| Issue ID | 992520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10523063 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 27/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz sprinter. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt loose and the shock absorbers began leaking. The dealer replaced something unknown in the steering column as well as the shock absorbers. The dealer also stated that the brake line clamps were fractured and failed to securely hold the hose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 48,570. The current mileage was 48,583. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48570 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SANTA MONICA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WD3PE7CC7A5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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