| Issue ID | 1699971 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366386 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 14/10/20 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving along in cruise control around 65 mph all of a sudden cruise control stops working and vehicle bucks quite a bit,very startling. Then i notice on dashboard the so called three stooges lights appear. This was my first encounter around 18,000 mi. August 2020. Problem fixed in ct under warranty. Two months later driving through virginia,same stooge lights appear in the mountains shifting erratically. Called m b tech, very helpful,directed me to mercedes benz of fredericksburg va 77 miles away. Inconvenienced but grateful work was done under warranty. I believe this is a hazard on the roads and should be a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOLCOTT, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CC4G9XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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