Vehicle recall 19V309000 · April 18, 2019
Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
A software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Platform 907) vehicles equipped with high-beam assist. A software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.
- Consequence
- Being unable to turn off the high beams may result in oncoming traffic being blinded by the vehicle's lights, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FERNLI.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V309000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 2019
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3FERNLI
- Owner notification
- June 14, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,517
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019): 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2019): 2019
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