2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 2, 2023 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sprinter Coach years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Sprinter Coach model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Electrical System1 · ~68,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~10,590 mi
Seat Belts1
Trailer Hitches1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags233%———
Electrical System117%68,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline117%10,590——
Seat Belts117%———
Trailer Hitches117%———
Wheels117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

SeatsMar 28, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V249000 · 4 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Traveling on I-80 in Western Nebraska and SRS and Airbag systems failed. I immediately pulled over and checked connectivity of seatbelt wiring harness. No connection problems on the factory swivel seat were located or noted. I called Mercedes of Loveland and described the problem and the first…

Air Bags · received Apr 2, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11515003

The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer constructed on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V610000 (Trailer Hitches) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair however, 3-weeks later the vehicle remained at the…

Trailer Hitches · received Sep 8, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11483477

My tire pressure monitoring system showed a low tire. I looked and found no nails or other items in the tire. I changed to my spare and took the tire to the tire dealer. He found a crack in the rim near the valve stem - started at the hole. This happened in March of this year. On a recent trip, the…

Wheels · received Oct 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11435202

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 17, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11375063

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GERZENZY'S RV WORLD (940 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR…

Air Bags · received Jul 31, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11240833

Other Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201761
2016 Sprinter Coach111
2015 Sprinter Coach61

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter Coach model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.