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Vans - High beams may not deactivate by switch
Official notice
18 Apr 2019
Last checked
18 Apr 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Vans - High beams may not deactivate by switch. 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. Published 2019-04-18.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
1,517
Recall number
VS3FERNLI
Official notice
2019-04-18
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Vans. Contact: Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
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Documents, notices & source
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