| Issue ID | 1343661 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937321 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/07/16 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2015 coachman prism rv on a 2014 mercedes sprinter. It has dual wheels. It is very difficult to check air pressure on the dual . I took it too mercedes dealership and they put on extenders. The one on the passenger side failed within 500 miles. It dug a groove in the on tire and the valve stem split. The other side failed after 3000 miles. The valve stem split. I am surprised with the emphasis put on proper tire pressure that this is a problem today. I am still looking for solution. I am looking for high quality valve extenders and a good tire monitoring system. Both times my tire went flat it was uncertain when it happen. Both times i found the tire flat on my morning check. Knowing that i was probably driving with a flat tire for some distance was scary knowing that the other tire could have failed at anytime due to the added weight it was carrying and could have happened at a time that caused me to lose control of my vehicle. In my opinion all vehicles with dual wheels should have tire monitoring systems and easily accessible valve stems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLEARWATER, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CC8E9XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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