| Issue ID | 1462336 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11089629 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 23/04/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear leaf springs became bent and could not support the weight of the cargo. The dealer (myrtle beach automotive in myrtle beach, south carolina) was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,700. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MYRTLE BEACH, SC |
| VIN pattern | WDAPF4DC0G9XXXXXX |
| 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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