| Issue ID | 1636850 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11300544 |
| Manufacurer | Cabot Coach Builders Inc DBA Royale Limo |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 13/01/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on interstate east of louisville kentucky at 70mph on cruise control engine stopped and vehicle coasted to shoulder of road this occurred at 4:30am june 13 when engine stopped smoke and diesel smell was apparent before vehicle coasted off road after vehicle stopped i opened engine compartment and diesel was all over engine compartment as well as on ground under vehicle i had vehicle towed and repaired with diesel in area of engine and catholitic converter i was concerned if fir hazard. I attempted to discuss matter with mercedes customer service was promised a return call which had not occurred i believe this type of failure is a dangerous fire hazard |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DULAC, LA |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CC5E5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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