Campaign No. 2019030013 – LED Rear Fog Lamps – 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30

February 22, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V121000

Rear Fog Lights May Not Turn On

The lack of functioning rear fog lamps prevents the enhanced visibility of the vehicle to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V121

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,197

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles equipped with LED rear fog lights. The lights may not illuminate, despite the rear fog light switch being turned on.

 

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software settings of the control unit body controller, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

 

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.

 

Check for Daimler Vans Recalls

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TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers	FROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulatory Mgmt & Campaigns
RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification LED Rear Fog Lamps Model Years 2019 Mercedes-Benz (907) Sprinters	DATE: March 25, 2019

 

IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

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RECALL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH NOTIFICATION

March 25, 2019

Campaign	Campaign Description :	LED Rear Fog Lamps
2019030013	VS3NEBELED
This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign concerning the signal acquisition and actuation module on approximately 1,202 MY19 Sprinter (907) vehicles.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers.  All affected vehicles will be flagged as “Open” in VMI on March 25, 2019.
Background
Issue	Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles (platform 907, open model designation) for the NAFTA market, the rear fog lamp in the LED rear lamps may not be activated at all or activated with a delay even though the vehicle’s rear fog light switch is in the “on” position and its activation is indicated to the driver in the instrument cluster.  In this case, the customer’s expectation regarding a safely functioning rear fog lamp might would not be met  which could increase the risk of an accident.
What We’re Doing	An authorized dealer will encode the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.
Parts	No replacement parts are required.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model	Model Year 2019
Vehicle Model	Platform 907 (Sprinter)
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population	Approximately 1,202
Dealer Inventory	131
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY19 Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles should not be driven, and must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new MY19 Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline	Owner notification letters will be mailed in late April.
VAOMs/RSMs	This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet Partners	This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective DVUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred DVUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, DVUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction.

 

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Campaign No. 2019030013, March 2019

TO:	ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:	Model 907 (Sprinter), Model Years 2019 LED Rear Fog Lamps

 

Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on
certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles (platform 907, open model designation) for the
NAFTA market, the rear fog lamp in the LED rear lamps may not be activated at all or
activated with a delay even though the vehicle’s rear fog light switch is in the “on” position
and its activation is indicated to the driver in the instrument cluster. In this case, the
customer’s expectation regarding a safely functioning rear fog lamp might would not be met
which could increase the risk of an accident. An authorized dealer will encode the signal
acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

• Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been
  
  previously repaired.
• Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with
a vehicle status indicator.

Approximately 1,202 vehicles are involved.

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Warranty Information

Operation items and work units

Operation number	Operation text	Labor Time (hrs.)	Damage Code
02 2443	Operations: Connect/disconnect vehicle diagnosis system	0.1	82 92 251 7
02 2445	Operations: Connect/disconnect charger (vehicle diagnosis system connected)	0.1	82 922 51 7
02 2444	Operations: Perform SCN coding in control unit (vehicle diagnosis system connected)	0.1	82 922 51 7

 

 

Procedure

Check

1	Check, whether the vehicle is affected by the measure	For authorized Mercedes‑Benz service partners, only the entry in the „Extended VEGA Application“(EVA) system, in the “Current” tab, is decisive. An additional test of the affected vehicles in the workshop information system (WIS) or vehicle list is thereby not necessary.
SCN coding
2	Connect diagnostic system.	It is absolutely essential to precisely follow the operation steps as described in the vehicle diagnosis system.
3	Connect charging equipment. Maintaining onboard electrical system voltage when performing test and diagnosis work on vehicle	During the entire work procedure a sufficiently large voltage supply must be provided for the vehicle’s on-board electrical system. Otherwise any undervoltage that occurs may damage the control units. Follow the operating instructions for the charger. Use the charger to ensure that an adequate power supply (min. 12.5 V) is provided for the onboard electrical system battery.
4	Perform SCN coding in the signal acquisition and actuation module.	See process description in diagnostic system “INFO”.
5	Disconnect diagnostic system.
6	Remove charger from vehicle.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle,
VIN:
LED Rear Fog Lamps
NHTSA Recall #19V121

 

April, 2019

• A remedy is available for your vehicle.
• Schedule an appointment with your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.
• This repair will be provided free of charge.

 

Dear Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2019 Sprinter vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles.

What is the CONCERN?	DAG determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles (VS30)(platform 907) for the NAFTA market, the rear fog lamp in the LED rear lamps may not be activated at all or with a delay despite the vehicle’s rear fog light switch being in the “on” position  and its activation  indicated in the instrument cluster. In this case, the safety expectation of the customer regarding a functioning rear fog lamp would not be met which could increase the risk of a crash.
What will your DEALER DO?	An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the software settings of the “Body controller” control unit for the potentially affected vehicles. This service will be provided free of charge.  We are dedicated to always delivering the best customer experience, and respect for your time is a top priority. While the minimum repair time can be up to approximately half an hour, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit. As a matter of normal service process, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will also check for other repair measures which might be applicable to your vehicle and this may increase the required working time.
What should YOU DO?	For additional information and to schedule an appointment, please contact your preferred authorized MercedesBenz dealer at your earliest convenience. To locate authorized dealers see www.mbvans.com/sprinter/shopping–tools/find–a–dealer. Please mention you are scheduling an appointment to update the software settings of the “Body controller” control unit under Recall Campaign # 2019030013.
Information for Owners	You may be asked for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which for your convenience is located above In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the reverse side and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations.

 

You may be asked for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which for your convenience is located above In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the reverse side and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope.

If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations.

 

A VIN-based recall lookup tool on our MBVans.com website now offers a search feature that will indicate whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety recall, and whether that vehicle has had the free remedy performed. See www.mbvans.com/sprinter/owners-resources/recall. Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulty regarding this Recall Campaign, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer. If for any reason a dealer is unable to remedy your situation, we are always happy to hear from you. Please contact us at 1-(800) FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372).

If an authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you.

 

Sincerely,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MERCEDES BENZ

SPRINTER (VS30)

2019

 

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6 Associated Documents

ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V121-3365.pdf 268.221KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-19V121-0540.pdf 582.508KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V121-6502.pdf 245.286KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V121-9179.PDF 214.342KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V121-2317.PDF 211.126KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V121-4920.PDF 211.218KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V121&docType=RCL

 

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