Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 +2 more: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500 · 2019 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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