2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30: Rear Fog Lamp Failure Increases Crash Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles with non-functioning rear fog lamps, which may increase crash risk due to reduced visibility. Owners must contact DVUSA for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2019 Sprinter VS30 vans because their rear fog lamps may not work even when the switch is turned on. This could reduce visibility for other drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224195-2019-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vs30-rear-fog-lamp-failure-increases.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224195-2019-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vs30-rear-fog-lamp-failure-increases · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V121000
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“2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30: Rear Fog Lamp Failure Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224195-2019-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vs30-rear-fog-lamp-failure-increases. Based on NHTSA recall #19V121000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V121000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear fog lamps may not illuminate when the switch is turned on, reducing visibility for other drivers in foggy or low-visibility conditions. This could lead to crashes if the vehicle is not properly seen by others.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vans with LED rear fog lights are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in conditions where fog or low visibility might occur face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vans with LED rear fog lights. The recall began April 18, 2019, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S. by Daimler Vans USA.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Owners should contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free software update for the control unit body controller.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V121000 (February 22, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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