| Issue ID | 1621102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11281858 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 1500 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 26/10/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Lane departure assist option - dangerous and deadly design in cross winds, passing or being passed by other tall vehicles, etching out of road traffic lane markings in construction areas, and attempting any swerving emergency evasive action - the vehicle brakes suddenly lock up and the steering becomes unresponsive, this causes abrupt rapid deceleration and little to no steering control. I almost caused a 6 vehicle pile up on the interstate the first time i drove my new 2019 sprinter. As if the above is not horrible enough and counter to any normal driving correction maneuver, the brake lights do not even come on... Incredibly dangerous. Mercedes knows about the issue, but has taken no action. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 295 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIRMINGHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | WD4PF0CD0KPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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