| Issue ID | 1682488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349244 |
| Manufacurer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 1500 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 10/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle is a winnebago revel rv build on a mercedes 4x4 sprinter. While driving, the power steering hose disconnected from the radiator, dumped all the power steering fluid and caused me to lose steering. I was in motion, driving up a winding gravel mountain road with very sharp curves. I was able to stop as i was traveling at low speed. This is a common problem with the mercedes sprinter, well-known to the winnebago revel 4x4 facebook group. The high-pressure hose is too short and the spring clamp insufficient to hold the hose on to the radiator fitting. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ISSAQUAH, WA |
| VIN pattern | WD4FF0CD4KTXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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