2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Wheels Problems

“We arrived home after a short trip, parked the vehicle and didn't see it until the next morning. We then found that both left rear tires were flat. Aired them up and drove to discount tire where we were informed that both rims were cracked at the exact same weld. The tires were in perfect condition: no bless, bubbles, or marks. Mercedes benz refused to warranty or replace the rims. We now see there is a recall pending on an esp for the rear tires - we believe that are connected issues.”

“I purchased a 2017 rv (17,00 mi) mercedes benz chassis in dec 2019 and in feb 2020 while driving home from a camping trip (55 MPH highway) the warning light come on and vehicle was surging. I looked up the issue (wheel sensor failure) and slowly drove home. Got app with mb dealer and rear sensor replacement made under warrentry. I talked with previous owner and was given the history of rear wheel sensor failures with this rv. Below is his record nov 2018 (12,00 mi) both rear wheel sensor failures and replaced. April 2019 rear wheel sensor failed and replaced. …”

“I have a 2018 thor siesta motor home built on a mercedes benz 3500 chassis. I went on a 6700 mile cross country trip and upon return found the front passenger tire flat. A local shop discovered that the rim was leaking air from a bad weld spot/crack on the inside. I replaced the rim back on may 27, 2019. I then went on a 1000 mile round trip and the following day I noticed another flat tire this time on the inside rear dual on the passenger side. My local shop confirmed the same issue with a weld/crack on the inside of the rim on may 29, 2019. I had to replace that rim also. …”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side tire became deflated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the front driver's side rim was cracked. The contact was informed that the front driver's side rim needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure had reoccurred due to potholes in the road. …”

“The contact's parents own a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that his parents had experienced multiple flat tire failures with various tires on the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that there were multiple cracks on three of the rims on the vehicle. Due to that discovery, his parents had all six tires and rims replaced on the vehicle. Recently, the contact discovered that the driver’s side inner tire had blown out after parking the RV. The contact called for emergency assistance and had the tire replaced. …”