| Issue ID | 1673142 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11338230 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/07/20 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has had two speed sensors replaced, first one is the left rear at only 10,385 miles may 29th 2020. The second one on the right rear at 10,615 miles july 8th 2020. Dealers are aware of the sprinters having this issue yet there have been no recalls on this. As of this date total cost to get it operating safely again is $1018. 93 ( parts and labor ) when these go out there is no warning while you are driving down the road which you then lose your abs braking, traction control and stability control. After investigating this it is a known fact and has been for years. This is a very serious safety issue and not any technician can replace this. All this happens while in motion city driving and highway driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10385 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CC0E9XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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