| Air Bags | 125.0%ODI 11121280TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 (F3CC170). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V379000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO THE VEHICLE TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KENWORTH NORTHEAST ROCHESTER (25 AIRLINE DR, ROCHESTER, NY) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS DUE TO COMPANY POLICY. MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCHESTER (4296 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHEST… Look up ODI 11121280 at NHTSA ↗ | 450.0%ODI 10918820TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V379000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01… Look up ODI 10918820 at NHTSA ↗ | 419.0%ODI 10910221TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECAL… Look up ODI 10910221 at NHTSA ↗ | 1244.4%ODI 10893606TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10893606 at NHTSA ↗ | 1935.2%ODI 10937734 · 19,000 miTAKATA RECALL - THIS RECALL WAS IDENTIFIED IN JANUARY 2016 - ALMOST ONE YEAR AGO. HAVING SEEN THE POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO A PASSENGER, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO RESOLVE THIS QUICKLY. I DO NOT WANT TO BE FILING A COMPLAINT AFTER THE AIR BAG BLOWS UP! *TR Look up ODI 10937734 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.8%ODI 11233973TAKATA RECALL: MERCEDES ADVISED ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS FOR PASSENGER SIDE MAY NOT BE READY UNTIL 2020. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THEREFORE THIS IS MY FORMAL COMPLAINT. Look up ODI 11233973 at NHTSA ↗ | 1219.4%ODI 11196660TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (2400 SE MOBERLY LN, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCO… Look up ODI 11196660 at NHTSA ↗ | 27.1%ODI 11191008THE RECALL HAS BEEN EFFECT SINCE 2013. AND YOUR NOTIFING MY NOW IN 2019 !?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!! Look up ODI 11191008 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 311.1%ODI 11180285 · 5,628 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PLEASANTON (LOCATED AT 5885 OWENS DR, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED… Look up ODI 11180285 at NHTSA ↗ | 215.4%ODI 11442279 · 125 miThe contact owns a 2022 Midwest Automotive Passage MD4 RV built on the chassis of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V410000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) and 21V411000 (Electrical System, Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control and Forward Collision Avoidance would not activate as needed. The dealer was made aware of the recalls but informed the contact that appointments were not available until March 2022. The vehic… Look up ODI 11442279 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11724098 · 8,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Driver’s Side Air Bag Deactivated” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the wiring harness needed to be rewired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the message was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a voltage issue; however, the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. The veh… Look up ODI 11724098 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.9%ODI 11733355There was an SRS Error message. The SRS system is non-functional on a vehicle with 400 miles. The dealership has attempted to fix the problem by replacing the fuse and control unit, but it appears to be a coding - programming issue. An engineering case has been opened for 2 weeks, but they have given me no notice of what or when the next step takes place. Look up ODI 11733355 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.8%ODI 11760939This vehicle was subject to NHTSA Recall Number 19V003 involving failure of rear wheel speed sensors. The recall was completed by a dealer in April 2022 at 70,466 miles. At just under 90,000 miles in August 2026 a failure was indicated for the right rear wheel speed sensor. Error code C003A indicated on OBD-II scanner. This failure triggered ABS, ASR/ABS and EPS warning lights for functions including antilock braking, traction control and stability control. This also triggered a check engine light and speed control was disabled. The owners manu… Look up ODI 11760939 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.8%ODI 10778175 · 500 miBRAKES ARE SOFT AND SPONGY. WHEN DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER IN MARCH, 2015, BUT THAT DID NOT CHANGE THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKES. MY UNDERSTANDING FROM VISITING SEVERAL FORUMS IS THAT THIS A COMMON COMPLAINT FROM OTHER SPRINTER OWNERS, YET MERCEDES BENZ SAYS THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF BRAKE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLES. THE BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS AS THEY CURRENTLY OPERATE. Look up ODI 10778175 at NHTSA ↗ | 1425.9%ODI 10765196 · 3,500 miI HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE BRAKES FELT VERY SOFT AND MADE LONG BRAKING DISTANCE. WHEN I TOWED THE SMALL SUV, I THOUGHT IT WAS NORMAL BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING WITH OVER ITS GVWR. BUT ALL THE TIME I HAVE TO STEP MORE TIME(LIKE PUMPING) TO STOP EVEN ON DRIVING UNDER 40MPH. IT NEVER ALLOW ME TO STEP ONE TIME. Look up ODI 10765196 at NHTSA ↗ | 628.6%ODI 10903107 · 3,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED A SECOND TIME, IT RESET BACK TO THE PROPER POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10903107 at NHTSA ↗ | 1219.4%ODI 10891844 · 500 miTHE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY TRAVEL BEFORE BRAKING OCCURS. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER'S OWNERS MANUAL WARNS AGAINST PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO DO SO ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. IF THE DRIVER HAS TO HESITATE TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHETHER TO BRAKE OR ACCELERATE, THE FREE-PLAY TRAVEL WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER ENOUGH TIME TO BRAKE SAFELY. THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO BRING TO A SAFE STOP UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUMPED AT LEAST TWO PUMPS BEFORE IT FEELS LIKE AND BRAKES LIKE A NORMAL… Look up ODI 10891844 at NHTSA ↗ | 517.9%ODI 11342776 · 20,200 miTRAVELING ON I-95 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THREE WARNING LIGHTS (ABS, TRACTION & THE ACCELERATION SKID CONTROL / ELECTRONIC BRAKING ASSIST) CAME ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE FELT SLUGGISH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER WORK. THERE ARE ONLY 21,200+ MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY FAMILY AND I WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. Look up ODI 11342776 at NHTSA ↗ | 333.3%ODI 11219255 · 4,366 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE HARDER THAN USUAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD QUICKER THAN USUAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TEMECULA (40910 TEMECULA CENTER DR, TEMECULA, CA 92591,[phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO "GET USED T… Look up ODI 11219255 at NHTSA ↗ | 518.5%ODI 11342531 · 2,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 WINNEBAGO RV INSTALLED ON A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT AN UNKNOWN DEALER, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS RELEASED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR WAS INOPERABLE. SEVERAL MECHANICS ASSISTED THE CONTACT TO GET THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL DAYS LATER ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE VEHIC… Look up ODI 11342531 at NHTSA ↗ | 215.4%ODI 11472515This vehicle suspends cruise control and breaking assist without notice. These systems become unavailable sometimes for days. While driving downhill, you suddenly lose speed control requiring excessive manual breaking. The problem is dangerous because you suddenly lose the ability to maintain cruise control. Breaking assist is lost and suddenly appearing people, bicycles or cars are at risk. A call to the manufacture, Mercedes-Benz yielded no help. They said they had never heard of this problem. Look up ODI 11472515 at NHTSA ↗ | 337.5%ODI 11501434I started my Sprinter, which was converted into a Grech RV, and while still in park a few seconds later, the vehicle started to move. Before I could hop back in the driver's seat to stop the vehicle, it crashed into my garage overhang and significantly damaged my Sprinter's back doors and back structure. How it started to move was a complete mystery to me as it was in park and I had just started the vehicle a few seconds prior. While doing some research, I saw an article in an auto blog forum about Sprinter Van roll-aways. I then received a… Look up ODI 11501434 at NHTSA ↗ | 225.0%ODI 11628848The emergency parking brake will not disengage. Renders vehicle immobile. Look up ODI 11628848 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.9%ODI 11611828In the middle of my merge attempt, the vehicle suddenly braked hard, mimicking the feeling of an emergency stop, There was no cars around me, There was no reason for the auto to stop. Look up ODI 11611828 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 523.8%ODI 11094122DROVE ON INTERSTATE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS WARNING, ESC WARNING AND ASC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO CAREFULLY COAST TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND CHECKED FOR OBVIOUS PROBLEMS UNDER THE HOOD, BUT FOUND NOTHING. STARTED ENGINE UP AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, ALTHOUGH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ON. MB DEALER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED A MALFUNCTIONING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND REPLACED IT. NOT EXACTLY A PLEASANT FEELING WHEN YOU'RE IN EXPRESSWAY TRAFF… Look up ODI 11094122 at NHTSA ↗ | 518.5%ODI 11331832 · 22,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CEASED TO OPERATE WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) WARNING LIGHT AND ANOTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO (MERCEDES-BENZ OF TYLER (3274 PROFESSIONAL DR, TYLER, TX 75701) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE SPEED SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECENT… Look up ODI 11331832 at NHTSA ↗ | 1018.5%ODI 11164250 · 36,878 miON: CITY STREET, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. UPON PULLING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING, THEN ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. I COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES. IF I HAD NOT MOVED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL, I WOULD HAVE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ABS, ANTI-SKID, AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND I BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO PULL OFF TO A SAFE PLACE. AFTER SITTING A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY WITH WHAT THEY CALLED… Look up ODI 11164250 at NHTSA ↗ | 838.1%ODI 11194330 · 2,000 miABS,ESP AND TRACTION CONTROL OUT. WHEEL SPEED SENSORS CAUSE FAULT THAT TRIGGERS ALL THREE SYSTEMS TO FAIL. I HAVE REPLACED REAR WHEEL SENSORS THREE TIMES. WHEN FAILING THE TRANSMISSION IS ERRATIC AND WANTS TO SURGE AHEAD. I MUST STAND ON THE BRAKE TO NOT HIT THE CARS IN FRONT. MY VEHICLE HAS 22,000 MILES AND ISSUE STARTED ON OUR FIRST ROAD TRIP. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN GOING ABOUT 5 MPH IN TRAFFIC. OUR VEHICLE IS A WINNEBEGO NAVION WITH A MB SPRINTER BASE. THIS PROBLEM IS STRICTLY A MERCEDES PROBLEM. *DT*JB Look up ODI 11194330 at NHTSA ↗ | 1117.7%ODI 11138785 · 11,500 miAT 12000 MILES, BOTH REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS FAILED CAUSING MULTIPLE INDICATOR PANEL ALARMS, SPONGY BRAKING AND DRIVETRAIN/TRANSMISSION TO STICK IN A GEAR, IE. WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS (STUCK IN FIRST GEAR ON INTERSTATE AT ONE POINT). *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED. BOTH THE REAR RPM SENSORS WERE REPLACED. *JS Look up ODI 11138785 at NHTSA ↗ | 725.0%ODI 11362276 · 21,000 miRMP SENSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES, TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. PLUS FORCED VEHICLE INTO LIMP MODE SO IT WOULD BARELY MOVE TO REST AREA TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. I'VE BEEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS WITH THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE ALL VERY AWARE THAT THESE FAULTY SENSORS EXIST. THEY HAVE BEEN AND ISSUE FOR YEARS PUTTING 100S IF NOT THOUSANDS OF SPRINTER OWNERS AT EXTREME RISK WITH LOSS OF ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. MERCEDES BENZ NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS FAULTY PART AND RECALL ALL VEHICLES AND FIX… Look up ODI 11362276 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11434749The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V663000 (Steering) and 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact contacted Mercedes-Benz of Westminster (10391 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020) confirmed the first dealer’s information. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactur… Look up ODI 11434749 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.7%ODI 11353595 · 2,400 miTHE LANE KEEPING ASSIST ON THE MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 IS UNSAFE. THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN YOU TOUCH A LANE MARKING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE AND SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY. Look up ODI 11353595 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.7%ODI 11656249See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11656249 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11597521 · 2,000 miThe contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he briefly lost control of the vehicle after the crosswind stabilization system activated, drastically reducing speed to under 50 MPH and pulling the vehicle into the right lane. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence while driving through light crosswinds. The crosswind warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufac… Look up ODI 11597521 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Vehicle Speed Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 523.8%ODI 11094122DROVE ON INTERSTATE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS WARNING, ESC WARNING AND ASC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO CAREFULLY COAST TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND CHECKED FOR OBVIOUS PROBLEMS UNDER THE HOOD, BUT FOUND NOTHING. STARTED ENGINE UP AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, ALTHOUGH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ON. MB DEALER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED A MALFUNCTIONING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND REPLACED IT. NOT EXACTLY A PLEASANT FEELING WHEN YOU'RE IN EXPRESSWAY TRAFF… Look up ODI 11094122 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.8%ODI 11317336 · 27,800 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INCLUDING; THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IN LIMP MODE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF LYNNWOOD LOCATED AT (17800 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE SPEED SENSOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR WAS REPLACED ON THREE TIMES. THE CONTA… Look up ODI 11317336 at NHTSA ↗ | 1120.4%ODI 11308318 · 20,000 miPROBLEM WITH SPEED SENSORS . I HAVE REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR ON MY VEHICLE ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED. MERCEDES BENZ SEEMS TO BE DOING NOTHINGS TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE BE CONCERNED THAT THE PUBLIC NEEDS YOUR HELP WITH THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Look up ODI 11308318 at NHTSA ↗ | 733.3%ODI 11320295 · 48,271 miWHILE DRIVING OUR 2015 MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 ON I-5 SOUTH FROM OAKLAND, CA TO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19 SUDDENLY OUR SPEED CONTROL QUIT FUNCTIONING AND THE ABS, ESP AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON OUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTED UP. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED A MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN BAKERSFIELD, CA AND WERE TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THE VAN SEEMED TO BE DRIVING , BRAKING AND HANDLING NORMALLY WE DID NOT NEED TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE BUT COULD CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VAN DID SEEM TO BE RUNNING NORMALLY SO WE DROVE ON WIT… Look up ODI 11320295 at NHTSA ↗ | 1016.1%ODI 11331476 · 22,700 miABS/ESP/CECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AT ONCE. MERCEDES DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS LEFT REAR RPM SENSOR. MADE REPAIR. UNDERSTAND FROM OWNER FORUMS SENSOR FAILURE IS VERY COMMON ON THESE VEHICLES. ONLY HAD 22,700 MILES. MERCEDES NEEDS TO WORK ON IMPROVING THESE PARTS OR MAKE REPAIRS AT NO CHARGE. *TR Look up ODI 11331476 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.3%ODI 11362276 · 21,000 miRMP SENSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES, TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. PLUS FORCED VEHICLE INTO LIMP MODE SO IT WOULD BARELY MOVE TO REST AREA TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. I'VE BEEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS WITH THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE ALL VERY AWARE THAT THESE FAULTY SENSORS EXIST. THEY HAVE BEEN AND ISSUE FOR YEARS PUTTING 100S IF NOT THOUSANDS OF SPRINTER OWNERS AT EXTREME RISK WITH LOSS OF ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. MERCEDES BENZ NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS FAULTY PART AND RECALL ALL VEHICLES AND FIX… Look up ODI 11362276 at NHTSA ↗ | 222.2%ODI 11390039 · 19,800 miWHEN TURNING A CORNER,ENGINE RACED TO 45 MPH WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE.ALMOST LOST CONTROL.HAD TO PUT VEHICLE,MEREDES SPRINTER 3500,INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP IT.HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD THE DEALER REPAIR SPEED SENSORS THREE OTHER TIMES.WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND I LOOSE CRUISE CONTROL.DANGEROUS CONDITION.MB SHOULD RE ENGINEER THE PART AND INSTALL IN AFFECTED VEHICLES.DEALER CONTINUES TO INSTALL DEFECTIVE PARTS. Look up ODI 11390039 at NHTSA ↗ | 311.1%ODI 11180285 · 5,628 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PLEASANTON (LOCATED AT 5885 OWENS DR, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED… Look up ODI 11180285 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.7%ODI 11581506Mercedes Benz 3500 XL Sprinter motorhome, 2020 chassis. May 2023 MB did several recalls & software updates which MB USA headquarters said those changes could've affected the Cruise Control & Adaptive Cruise Control because these systems worked excellently until May '23, in my local MB Sprinter service. These systems have not worked more than 2% of the time. MB keeps changing items with no improvement. I told them to test on I-95 or The turnpike, as that's when we use it safely. Service tech said they're not allowed to test it there; we told the… Look up ODI 11581506 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 211.8%ODI 11554151Emergency brake assist, distance sensing and adaptive cruise control randomly and intermittently deactivate while driving. In a recent 8-hour highway trip this deactivation occurred 7 times, sometimes correcting itself with no driver intervention, and other times remaining disabled for hours and hundreds of driving miles. Durning motor off and restarting occasionally reset the issue, but many times it did not. When these systems disable, the van’s speed rapidly decreases and may cause other vehicles to hit the rear of the van, or cause van dr… Look up ODI 11554151 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11506458 · 49,587 miThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic test showed that the wires in the front driver’s side seat belt buckle were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,587. Look up ODI 11506458 at NHTSA ↗ | 314.3%ODI 10628368 · 6,738 miVEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF WHILE GOING 70MPH ON I95 IN JACKSONVILLE FL.LOST ALL POWER FOR STEERING, BRAKES AND ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. NO POWER FOR RADIO/A/C OR ANYTHING. MANAGED TO MANEUVER VEHICLE IN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TRAFFIC OVER 5 LANES ONTO OFFING RAMP, AND STOP ON SIDE OF RAMP. THIS WAS A VERY HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE.THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING LIGHTS, JUST A MILD "BEEP" TYPE SOUND AND THEN SHUT DOWN. AFTER PULLING TO SIDE OF ROAD THERE WERE NO CODES THAT CAME UP ON DASH...COULD OF CAUSED FATALITY. *TR Look up ODI 10628368 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.7%ODI 10888826 · 7,000 miTHIS 120 VAC ELECTRICAL ISSUE (SHOCK HAZARD) IS IN REGARD TO AN RV - A WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE SITTING ATOP A MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 CHASSIS. THERE ARE TWO A/C CIRCUITS FOR "OUTLETS" (120 VAC PLUGS). #2 OUTLET CIRCUIT HAS A GROUND FAULT YET THE GFCI AT THE FIRST OUTLET IN THE CIRCUIT DOES NOT TRIP NOR DOES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN MY RV IS POWERED FROM MY GARAGE 120 VAC GFCI PLUG IT IS NOT TRIPPED EITHER. I'VE GOTTEN ELECTRICAL SHOCKS AT THE WATER/ELECTRICAL STORAGE / ACCESS AREA WHILE ATTACHED TO A 120 VAC POWER SOURCE AND UNDER THE E… Look up ODI 10888826 at NHTSA ↗ | 47.4%ODI 10865067TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING FAILURE IN WHICH THE REAR TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER PULLED THE PANELS, TRACED THE WIRES, AND TESTED THE BULBS, BUT WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE… Look up ODI 10865067 at NHTSA ↗ | 29.5%ODI 10884678ON A SUNNY DAY, I CANNOT SEE MY TURN SIGNALS. THEY ARE TOO DEM. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NORMAL. I CANNOT HEAR THEM EITHER. THIS IS A SAFTY HAZARD BECAUSE THEY COULD BE ON AND I DON'T KNOW IT OR I CAN BE PREOCUPIED TRYING TO SEE IF THEY ARE ON OR NOT. Look up ODI 10884678 at NHTSA ↗ | 914.5%ODI 11062574 · 10,000 miOUR VIEW WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL (NHTSA NOTICE - 17V-262) WHICH INVOLVED THE RADIO/CELL PHONE VOLUME & FUNCTION CONTROLS MOUNTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WINNEBAGO'S FIX WAS JUST REMOVING THE CONTROL. WHICH WAS A SAFETY FEATURE IN THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE TO TAKE OUR EYES OFF THE ROAD TO ANSWER THE PHONE OR ADJUST THE RADIO. IT SEEMS UNACCEPTABLE THAT WINNEBAGO'S ONLY ACTION WAS TO REMOVE THE CONTROL AND NOT REPLACE IT! MINNESOTA'S AG'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. Look up ODI 11062574 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.7%ODI 11185622 · 12,000 miSPRINTER COMPLETELY LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN PROPULSION. THE TACH AND SPEEDOMETER FROZE IN PLACE AT 2500 RPM AND 15MPH. 60 SECONDS PASSED AND THE DASH LIGHTS BLINKED AND THEN ALLOWED ME TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT WAS LIKE THE SYSTEM RE-BOOTED ITSELF. LUCKILY I WAS NOT AT SPEED OR IN A DRIVING LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK WITH DIESEL, MY DEF WAS AT 80% FULL AND I WAS DEPARTING THE SERVICE STATION. I WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND RETURN HOME, 10 MILES. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AT HOME THE… Look up ODI 11185622 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11466047 · 7,400 miThe contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal sulfur odor coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. As the odor persisted, the contact’s eyes started burning and the contact also started having a headache. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that acid had leaked from the battery due to internal pressure inside the battery. The contact then called that dealer where he was instructed to take the vehicle in to be serviced under the … Look up ODI 11466047 at NHTSA ↗ | 622.2%ODI 11418351The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number 21V055000 (Electrical System) and 21V152000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11418351 at NHTSA ↗ | 538.5%ODI 114076762020 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING A DEFECTIVE BACKUP CAMERA AND LANE WATCH. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK UP CAMERA/LANE WATCH WAS UNABLE TO BE SEEN IN THE DAYLIGHT, THE UPPER DOOR LOCK WAS INOPERATIVE, THE KITCHEN FAUCET LEAKED. THE TV NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE MIRRORS WERE INSUFFICIENT IN ALLOWING THE CONSUMER TO VIEW WHAT IS BEING TOWED. THE CAMERA/RADIO WOULD NOT TURN OFF, BUT THIS WAS REPAIRED. *JS Look up ODI 11407676 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11567269I did spend lots from my pocket to maintain this vehicle.I parked my vehicle for few days in my driveway.i try to start my vehicle once I get back from break.It won’t started.I even changed the new battery but I couldn’t be able to start.I towed to the dealership yesterday.Not sure what is the problem Look up ODI 11567269 at NHTSA ↗ | 317.6%ODI 1160796330 amp ZAMP solar fuse melted and almost caused a fire 🔥 Look up ODI 11607963 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 314.3%ODI 11094122DROVE ON INTERSTATE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS WARNING, ESC WARNING AND ASC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO CAREFULLY COAST TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND CHECKED FOR OBVIOUS PROBLEMS UNDER THE HOOD, BUT FOUND NOTHING. STARTED ENGINE UP AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, ALTHOUGH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ON. MB DEALER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED A MALFUNCTIONING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND REPLACED IT. NOT EXACTLY A PLEASANT FEELING WHEN YOU'RE IN EXPRESSWAY TRAFF… Look up ODI 11094122 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 29.5%ODI 11363787 · 47,500 miTHIS IS A WINNEBAGO VIEW 24G ON SPRINTER 3500 CHASSIS. WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, SUDDEN ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHT WITH MESSAGE TO GO TO WORKSHOP. CRUISE CONTROL STOPS WORKING. LOSS OF POWER AND SHIFTING ABILITY IS INTERMITTENT. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE (WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL AND WITH WARNING LIGHTS ON) FOR 100+ MILES TO SHOP. WHEN LOSS OF POWER OCCURED, I WOULD PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF ENGINE, AND THIS WOULD TYPICALLY RESOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR AWHILE SPRINTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER REPLACED BOTH REAR WHEEL RPM SENSORS 7/3/20 ($581.09). SA… Look up ODI 11363787 at NHTSA ↗ | 1219.4%ODI 11124129 · 9,000 mi7-9-2018: PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WITH A 2018 THOR CHATEAU 24FS (WITH A 2016 SPRINTER 3500 DIESEL CHASSIS) WITH LESS THAN 9K MILES, I HAD A "BANG" FROM THE TRANSMISSION. IN HINDSIGHT, THIS WAS JUST AFTER A RIGHT TURN. ABOUT 300 MILES LATER AFTER A STOP LIGHT AND 90 DEGREE RIGHT TURN, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TRYING TO SHIFT BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 2 AND AND 3 (OR MAYBE 1ST AND 2ND) IN SOMEWHAT VIOLENT RAPID ALTERNATION. I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE RV. RAN FINE. ABOUT 75 MILES LATER AFTER A RIGHT TURN, SAME THING. STOPPED & RESTARTED. ODBI… Look up ODI 11124129 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.6%ODI 11185622 · 12,000 miSPRINTER COMPLETELY LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN PROPULSION. THE TACH AND SPEEDOMETER FROZE IN PLACE AT 2500 RPM AND 15MPH. 60 SECONDS PASSED AND THE DASH LIGHTS BLINKED AND THEN ALLOWED ME TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT WAS LIKE THE SYSTEM RE-BOOTED ITSELF. LUCKILY I WAS NOT AT SPEED OR IN A DRIVING LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK WITH DIESEL, MY DEF WAS AT 80% FULL AND I WAS DEPARTING THE SERVICE STATION. I WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND RETURN HOME, 10 MILES. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AT HOME THE… Look up ODI 11185622 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11390039 · 19,800 miWHEN TURNING A CORNER,ENGINE RACED TO 45 MPH WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE.ALMOST LOST CONTROL.HAD TO PUT VEHICLE,MEREDES SPRINTER 3500,INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP IT.HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD THE DEALER REPAIR SPEED SENSORS THREE OTHER TIMES.WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND I LOOSE CRUISE CONTROL.DANGEROUS CONDITION.MB SHOULD RE ENGINEER THE PART AND INSTALL IN AFFECTED VEHICLES.DEALER CONTINUES TO INSTALL DEFECTIVE PARTS. Look up ODI 11390039 at NHTSA ↗ | 622.2%ODI 11360500 · 14,970 miDRIVER PARKED VAN ON A HILL, PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND EXITED THE VAN. WAS OUT OF THE VAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SECONDS. DRIVER HEARD A POP AND A GRIND. TURNED AND WATCHED HIS VAN ROLL DOWN A HILL INTO A HOUSE. INCIDENT WAS ON A CITY STREET IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.*DT *TR Look up ODI 11360500 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.7%ODI 11759262This vehicle with 19711 mileage was parked in the driveway. The engine started normally, but a red error message stated, "Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer". I contacted the local dealership and Mercedes Roadside Assistance was not able to reset the software. The driveshaft was disconnected and two tow trucks were needed to pull the vehicle out of the driveway and then tow to the dealership. The technician found "internal electrical fault in ISM causing shifter not to come out of park". The electronic shifting unit was repla… Look up ODI 11759262 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11546627This is regarding a 2023 Winnebago View 24D RV on a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. While attempting to back up an incline (transmission in reverse gear) the RV will not move. Engine revs up to only approximately 1800 rpm, but the RV remains stationary. Incline is our driveway, connecting to a parking area for the RV off to the side. Climbing hills with transmission in "Drive" is no problem. I took the RV to Mercedes Benz of Knoxville, Tenn., and they stated that they could not duplicate the issue, that the vehicle performs "as designed". … Look up ODI 11546627 at NHTSA ↗ | 211.8%ODI 11611821I noticed there was a reall of the front hub assemblies, however my truck must not be on the list of vins affected. I’m not sure where the problem originated, but I just passed over 20k miles and im experiencing signs and symptoms of what that recall would affect, this started a few weeks ago, not getting any better. It just stars vibrating and shaking pretty violently. like a wheels coming off. My father is also experiencing similar issues in is 2022 king ranch with 40k miles. Both trucks, very low mileage shouldn’t show these sort of symptoms… Look up ODI 11611821 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 419.0%ODI 11206958 · 31,000 miFIRE - LOOKS LIKE STARTED IN FRIDGE AREA. COULDN'T PUT OUT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ONSITE WITHIN 5-6 MINUTES BUT TOTAL LOSS BY THIS TIME. *DT*JB*DT*JB Look up ODI 11206958 at NHTSA ↗ | 27.4%ODI 11350610 · 45,000 miTHE AWNING ATTACHED TO THE VAN AND MANUFACTURED BY FIAMMA DOES NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT CORRECTLY AND BREAKS DOWN EVERY SINGLE TIME WE HAVE HAD IT FIXED. THE MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME WHICH IS MONEY OUT OF OUR POCKET. Look up ODI 11350610 at NHTSA ↗ | 35.6%ODI 10789660 · 25,000 miCALIFORNIA SMOG. 9TH EMISSION MONITOR FAILS TO CLEAR. DEALER KEEPS SENDING ME OUT TO DRIVE HUNDREDS OF MILES. DOESN'T REPAIR. UNDER WARRANTY. CAL SMOG BOARD AWARE OF THIS KNOWN DEFECT. Look up ODI 10789660 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.8%ODI 11048545CURRENT ISSUE AND PAST PROBLEMS WITH THE PROPANE SYSTEM. ON MY 2015 WINNEBAGO ERA. IT CONTINUES TO VENT ENTIRE PROPANE TANK INSPIT OF THREE PRIOR ATTEMPTS BY WINNABAGO DEALERS EFFORTS TO FIX PROBLEM. *BF AFTER I FINALLY GOT MY VEHICLE IN AUGUST 18. I USED IT ON A FOUR DAY TRIP TO SEE THE ECLIPSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN IT FOR A RIDE TWICE A MONTH AND I RAN THE GENERATOR THREE TIMES, AS INSTRUCTIONS DICTATE. PROPANE TANK SHOWED NEARLY FULL THREE WEEKS AGO. LAST WEEK I SMELT PROPANE GAS COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVE WA… Look up ODI 11048545 at NHTSA ↗ | 34.8%ODI 11378628 · 18,000 miI HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OUT OF POCKET ALL FOUR BRAKE SPEED SENSORS WHILE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. MY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER EVENTUALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS, BUT WILL NOT REIMBURSE SINCE THEY DID NOT REPLACE THEM. THIS ALL HAPPENED BETWEEN 17 AND 21,000 MILES AND CREATED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. Look up ODI 11378628 at NHTSA ↗ | 27.1%ODI 11407752SIDE ENTRY DOOR OPENED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. 1ST WE THOUGHT WE DIDN'T CLOSE IT RIGHT, BUT I CHECKED AND DOOR HAD LOCKS ENGAGED. THE 2ND TIME THAT DOOR OPENED UP, I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED AND ENGAGED ALL LOCKS ON DOOR AND THEN PUSHED IT A BIT AND TO MY SURPRISE THE DOOR OPENED UP! IT TURNS OUT THE SCREWS WERE LOSE SO THE LOCKS WERE NOT ENGAGING. SO I TIGHTENED THEM UP WITH THE DRILL AND PROBLEM SOLVED. THIS IS AN RV AND IT IS DRIVEN MANY MILES AND ON BUMPY ROADS SO THE SCREWS WILL LOOSEN UP CAUSING THE DEADBOLT LOCKS NOT TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. 2ND… Look up ODI 11407752 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11508752We have a 2019 motorhome on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We are concerned about the wheel speed sensor failing. Three out of 4 sensors have already failed and been replaced on ours and Mercedes will not replace the 4th sensor until it fails. When this sensor fails it affects the ABS brakes and the braking distance is increased which can cause an accident. The cruise control is also affected and could increase speed on its own. The ESP can also be affected and can increase the risk of skidding and accidents. We have spoken to many other mot… Look up ODI 11508752 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.8%ODI 11428216Driver reported that vehicle started rolling while the vehicle was in Park. The parking brake was engaged. Driver was able to stop the vehicle by physically keeping their foot on the brake. Vehicle sent to dealer. Dealer confirmed issue and repaired. Repair details and video of issue available. Other related issues have been identified on other vehicles. Look up ODI 11428216 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 225.0%ODI 11625256My van has periodic lack of acceleration or dead pedal. There are no warnings that this will occur. This shows itself when trying to advance from a stopped position. When I push the accelerator the van either does not move at all or barely crawls forward. This can last 15-45 seconds. There are no RPMs from the engine. Once the pedal starts to respond, the issue will resolve. The problem is you need to get to that point where the engine can make rated power. Once you put in in drive, and if you're able to idle away from the parking spot, … Look up ODI 11625256 at NHTSA ↗ | 337.5%ODI 11567269I did spend lots from my pocket to maintain this vehicle.I parked my vehicle for few days in my driveway.i try to start my vehicle once I get back from break.It won’t started.I even changed the new battery but I couldn’t be able to start.I towed to the dealership yesterday.Not sure what is the problem Look up ODI 11567269 at NHTSA ↗ | 211.8%ODI 11571733Speed limit displayed on screen incorrectly displays 55 mph even when the speed limit is 65 or 70. Look up ODI 11571733 at NHTSA ↗ | 133.3%ODI 11666477We purchased a new 2025 Jayco Melbourne and afterwards discovered the MBZ 3500 Chassis was a 2024.(6/19/2024) A 2025 MBZ 3500 chassis has a TPMS -factory installed system; 2024 no TPMS. I started to install an aftermarket TPMS and noted the tire valve stems were rubber. I couldn’t install the end cap sensors due to safety concerns about centrifugal force causing a failure of the rubber valve stems on the wheels. My next contact was MBZ customer service. They referred me to Walter’s Mercedes-Benz Van Center, 7979 Auto Drive, Riverside, Ca. 82… Look up ODI 11666477 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Wheels | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 29.5%ODI 11363990 · 15,000 miWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN CLEAR WEATHER, ABS/BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON CAUSING LIMITED DRIVING DUE TO NO ABS BRAKING CRUISE CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES ON VARIOUS WHEELS OF MY SPRINTER 3500 FROM 2013-2019. THE FAILURE OF THESE SENSORS CAUSES A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. BESIDES THE SAFETY ASPECT, REPAIR OF THESE SENSORS ARE $500 EACH OCCURRENCE. Look up ODI 11363990 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.7%ODI 10638259 · 970 miTHE VALVES ON THE INNER REAR DUEL WHEELS BASICALLY CAN NOT BE CHECKED THROUGH THE VERY SMALL HOLES IN THE WHEEL COVERS OR EVEN WITHOUT THE WHEEL COVERS. I HAD, UPON DELIVERY OF THE SPRINTER, THE WHEELS REMOVED TO INSTALL METAL VALVE EXTENDERS SO I COULD REGULARLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURES LEADS TO NO CHECKING, UNDER INFLATION AND ON ROAD TIRE FAILURE. THE SPRINTER 3500 SHOULD COME WITH FACTORY INSTALLED ACCESSIBLE VALVE EXTENDERS. I HAVE MET MULTIPLE SPRINTER DRIVERS WH… Look up ODI 10638259 at NHTSA ↗ | 59.3%ODI 11005837 · 25,600 miSPRINTER HUBCAPS WHEEL COVERS COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURED 4 TIMES WITH ONE TIME ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT. MOST RECENT OCCURANCE 7/16/2017. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MERCEDES SPRINTER. Look up ODI 11005837 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.8%ODI 11325693 · 25,450 miI'M EXPERIENCING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEED. IT'S HAPPENED APPROX 10 TIMES. ONCE WHEN ENCOUNTERING A DIP IN THE ROAD. ONCE IN HEAVY CROSS WINDS. AND LASTLY WHEN PASSING AN 18 WHEELER. UPON MALFUNCTION, MY CAMPER LOOSES POWER DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL DROPPING OUT. THIS PUT ME IN UNSAFE CONDITION PASSING 18 WHEELER. FIRST FAILURE WAS ON I-8 IN REMOTE COUNTRY. I MADE IT TO SAFE AREA BUT WAS VERY STRESSED. FAULT CLEARED AFTER RESTARTING MY ENGINE. NEXT EVENT WAS IN COLORADO IN AUGUST 2019. IN HEAVY CROSSWIND… Look up ODI 11325693 at NHTSA ↗ | 711.3%ODI 11064317 · 30,070 miSEPERATION OF BOTH FRONT TIRES ON MERCEDES 3500 SPRINTER. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD VERY LIGHT USE AND TRAVELS 17K PER YEAR. THE PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED. Look up ODI 11064317 at NHTSA ↗ | 517.9%ODI 11195899 · 10,582 miTHIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO MY COMPLAINT OF AUGUST 27 2018, NHTSA NUMBER 11122749. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE DATES AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF 3 WHEEL (RIMS) FAILURES DUE TO A CRACKED WELD WHERE THE TWO PIECES OF THE RIM ARE JOINED, CAUSING AIR TO LEAK AND TIRES TO DEFLATE. ON APRIL 12, 2019, I HAD ANOTHER FLAT TIRE DUE TO THE SAME REASONS AS STATED IN MY PREVIOUS REPORT, A WELD IN THE RIM THAT FAILED TO HOLD AIR. THUS FAR, FOUR OF THE SEVEN WHEELS/RIMS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED OVER AN 8 MONTH PERIOD AND 6500 MILES. DURING MOST OF THIS PERIOD THE VEHI… Look up ODI 11195899 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11440080This vehicle was sold to us new with the manufacturer's window sticker stating it was equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) as a Standard Accessory - Safety/Cargo Protection. The provided owner's manual describes the TPMS system and the low tire pressure warning lamp indicator on the dash. It was not until our first flat tire after 2.5 years and 24000 miles, that we learned our vehicle does NOT have TPMS OR a low tire pressure warning lamp. Another motorist flagged us down as it was the inside dually tire that deflated and dela… Look up ODI 11440080 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11666477We purchased a new 2025 Jayco Melbourne and afterwards discovered the MBZ 3500 Chassis was a 2024.(6/19/2024) A 2025 MBZ 3500 chassis has a TPMS -factory installed system; 2024 no TPMS. I started to install an aftermarket TPMS and noted the tire valve stems were rubber. I couldn’t install the end cap sensors due to safety concerns about centrifugal force causing a failure of the rubber valve stems on the wheels. My next contact was MBZ customer service. They referred me to Walter’s Mercedes-Benz Van Center, 7979 Auto Drive, Riverside, Ca. 82… Look up ODI 11666477 at NHTSA ↗ |
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