| NHTSA Recall # | 141624 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V591000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VS3HELI |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 30/09/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/02/19 |
| End date of manufacturing | 19/06/19 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 12/08/19 |
| Report created | 13/08/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 8243 |
| Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began september 30, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is vs3heli. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |