| Issue ID | 1698468 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365194 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/10/20 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had two failures of a rear speed sensor which have caused a loss of anti lock braking, traction control, and cruise control. The most recent failure on oct 14, 2020 also resulted in some erratic transmission shifting. All of these things impact the safety of the vehicle. In both failures the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BORDEN, IN |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CCXD9XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 55 |
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