| Issue ID | 1312731 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10899037 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 26/08/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The side view mirrors are extremely small. They create a terrible blind spot which inhibits your ability to change lanes. In addition the mirrors appear to magnify objects which distorts your judgement of vehicle proximity. Both of these factors have caused near collisions multiple times! The mirrors only allow you to see a portion of the lane next to you. This is much worse when looking at the passenger side mirror compared to the drivers side. The website: metrisforum. Com has adequate commentary from other drivers experiencing the same problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTHPORT, NY |
| VIN pattern | WD3PG2EA3G3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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