| Issue ID | 1682193 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349032 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/08/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 thor siesta installed on a 2015 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that upon approaching a stop, the contact heard a loud abnormal grating noise. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the receiver hitch that was attached to a bar had fractured from the chassis. The tow bar was still attached to the receiver hitch however, due to the failure, the tow bar was dragging on the road. The safety cable from the tow bar was also no longer attached to the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 31,842. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31842 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAUGHTON, LA |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CC3F9XXXXXX |
| 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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