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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SERVICE BRAKES</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At approximately 104 miles into a recent trip in our RV, while traveling at highway speed under cruise control, we noticed a strange odor. Almost at the same moment we immediately lost engine and braking power. The check engine light came on. We then noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and noxious fumes had begun to enter the cabin area. After pulling to the side of the highway by use</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ENGINE</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At approximately 104 miles into a recent trip in our RV, while traveling at highway speed under cruise control, we noticed a strange odor. Almost at the same moment we immediately lost engine and braking power. The check engine light came on. We then noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and noxious fumes had begun to enter the cabin area. After pulling to the side of the highway by use</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: UNKNOWN OR OTHER</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At approximately 104 miles into a recent trip in our RV, while traveling at highway speed under cruise control, we noticed a strange odor. Almost at the same moment we immediately lost engine and braking power. The check engine light came on. We then noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and noxious fumes had begun to enter the cabin area. After pulling to the side of the highway by use</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: STRUCTURE</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contac</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: EQUIPMENT</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contac</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles.  The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles.  The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: POWER TRAIN</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction (forward or reverse). This seems to happen intermittently. When I mute the bumper sensor’s warning by tap</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction (forward or reverse). This seems to happen intermittently. When I mute the bumper sensor’s warning by tap</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction (forward or reverse). This seems to happen intermittently. When I mute the bumper sensor’s warning by tap</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while seated in the swivel chair inside the vehicle, she turned the swivel chair around to watch the television and several unknown warning lights started flashing on and off and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted and arrived at the residence to service the vehicle. </description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: TRAILER HITCHES</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer Motorhome built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500/4500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-65 MPH, the water tank fell onto the exhaust system. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21V610000 (Trailer Hitches) and 21V753000 (Equipment). The contact called the local dealer who stated additional hours were</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer Motorhome built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500/4500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-65 MPH, the water tank fell onto the exhaust system. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21V610000 (Trailer Hitches) and 21V753000 (Equipment). The contact called the local dealer who stated additional hours were</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer Motorhome built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500/4500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-65 MPH, the water tank fell onto the exhaust system. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21V610000 (Trailer Hitches) and 21V753000 (Equipment). The contact called the local dealer who stated additional hours were</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Active brake assist inoperable and cruise control is not available when this occurs</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle.  The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. After the purchase of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he was unable to take possession of the vehicle because of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V055000 (Electrical System) and that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and initially informed him that the recall update would be av</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option.  The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.  The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle.  The VIN number listed on the vehicle's dash board, certification label, and body-in-white do not match.  As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, &quot;Certification.&quot;</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: POWER TRAIN</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ACCIDENT ON 10/15/2020, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE ROLLED FROM A PARKED POSITION DOWN A HILL AND STRUCK A HOUSE.  THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO PARK WHEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN, AND THIS SYSTEM WAS FUNCTIONAL AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.  DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING PAWL WAS THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles.  These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.  The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SUSPENSION:REAR</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles.  The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, &quot;Electronic Stability Control Systems.&quot;</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.  The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, &quot;Electronic Stability Contr</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.  The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function (&quot;Auto-P&quot;) operates.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.  The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: EQUIPMENT</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.  The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.</description>
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