IllustrationVehicle was parked overnight at over 7000ft elevation 4x4 was active Overnight temps below freezing Upon startup there was no power transferred to the axles...engine revolutions increased with no wheel spin/turning No engine lights illuminated after 5-10 minutes of warm up the van would finally move
2015 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
2 reportsWHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE EAST OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY AT 70MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE STOPPED AND VEHICLE COASTED TO SHOULDER OF ROAD THIS OCCURRED AT 4:30AM JUNE 13 WHEN ENGINE STOPPED SMOKE AND DIESEL SMELL WAS APPARENT BEFORE VEHICLE COASTED OFF ROAD AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED I OPENED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DIESEL WAS ALL OV…
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WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE EAST OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY AT 70MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE STOPPED AND VEHICLE COASTED TO SHOULDER OF ROAD THIS OCCURRED AT 4:30AM JUNE 13 WHEN ENGINE STOPPED SMOKE AND DIESEL SMELL WAS APPARENT BEFORE VEHICLE COASTED OFF ROAD AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED I OPENED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DIESEL WAS ALL OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS ON GROUND UNDER VEHICLE I HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND REPAIRED WITH DIESEL IN AREA OF ENGINE AND CATHOLITIC CONVERTER I WAS CONCERNED IF FIR HAZARD. I ATTEMPTED TO DISCUSS MATTER WITH MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS PROMISED A RETURN CALL WHICH HAD NOT OCCURRED I BELIEVE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IS A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD
Official recalls
119V249000 · Seats
Mar 28, 2019
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc DBA Royale (Royale Limousine) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter-based mini coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 437052OLHIFOLD and 43705PFOLDSS. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Royale Limousine will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale Limousine customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.