Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Sprinter 2500 +2 more: Lights and Instruments

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 · 2019 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, if the light switch is turned quickly, the tail lights may dim or turn off completely. Safety Risk: Tail lights that are dimmed or not working could make the vehicle less visible to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the body controller software.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational