| Issue ID | 1276203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10855511 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/03/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact was unable to see out of the front passenger side mirror. The contact stated that the visibility on the passenger side mirror was inadequate. The failure recurred three times. The contact notified the local dealer who stated that the manufacturer was aware of the issue and that the engineers were working on it. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was designed that way and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 1,500... Updated 05/09/16 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
| VIN pattern | WD3PG2EA1G3XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 45 |
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