| Issue ID | 1373123 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10980246 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 29/03/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500. Prior to purchasing the vehicle the contact noticed rust on the rear bumper and corrosion underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the weather caulking was not sealed and leaked water on the bump-out located between the holes of the vehicle. The dealer provided the contact with a contract that indicated a 2016 forest river prism 2200 le. The dealer would not diagnosed or repair the vehicle; therefore, the contact refused to accept the vehicle from the dealer in that condition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500. Updated 06/13/17*lj consumer stated sales dealer made me wait one week after purchase "to get it ready" they said. However the screen door fell apart when he opened it. A magnet was missing. So i believe they made me wait a week to not have the 3day right to recind. Updated 9/27/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEXFORD, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4CCXG9XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/03/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CAMPERS INN RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 724-752-1541 |
| Dealer's city | ELLWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |