| Issue ID | 1640906 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11306601 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/01/20 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 2015 sprinter van was converted to recreational vehicle (rv) by erwin-hymer group na aka roadtrek which i purchased in 2016. It was sold as seating for 4 (original sprinter van - driver and front passenger seat and an added row/2 captain chairs behind that) in 2019 erwin-hymer na group /roadtrek filed bankruptcy taking away 4 of the 6 years warranty i purchased (violation of magnuson-moss warranty act). I reached out to the court appointed receiver alvarez&marsal canada who said that no funds were set aside for consumers. Additionally, in 2019 i was notified that the second row/ 2 added captain seats/seat belts could fail in a crash and now my vehicles second row should not be occupied while the vehicle is moving. (notified in jan. 2020 nhtsa 19v450) yes this is a safety violation but also a consumer and road safety issue. The rv industry is putting large vehicles on the road and their is not enough regulation to insure highway safety. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CD6F5XXXXXX |
| 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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