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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric
number that serves as the unique identifier for your vehicle. The

chassis VIN is assigned by Mercedes-Benz and is located in any one
of the following locations depending upon the year and model of your
vehicle: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s

side); on a stamped plate located under the windshield on the driver’s
side; or, on the firewall under the hood. Use the VIN when ordering

parts, or scheduling any services, repairs, or maintenance with a
Mercedes-Benz dealership� This VIN will also be used to register your
vehicle for titling and licensing purposes�

Your coach also has a specific 4-digit Unit Identification Number
(UIN), which American Coach and Midwest Automotive Designs have
assigned to identify the fully assembled vehicle in its final config

uration� The UIN is located on a label attached to the driver’s side

doorjamb. This UIN is required for coach specific warranty processing,

and it may be required to order other specialized parts and accesso-
ries associated with the coach itself, which are not available through
Mercedes-Benz�

NOTE

This VIN for your luxury Class B coach applies to the Mer

cedes-Benz chassis only. The UIN applies to the final fully
configured coach as delivered. While they both serve to

identify the vehicle and important information regarding its
assembly, options, and date produced, each has its unique
purpose. We recommend that you record both numbers for
future reference when scheduling services, maintenance,
or repairs.

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REPORT SAFETY DEFECT CONCERNS

In the event you discover a known or potential safety issue or defect
that could result in personal injury or a vehicle crash, please notify
American Coach / Midwest Automotive Designs immediately� You
should contact the American Coach / Midwest Automotive Designs
Warranty and

Customer Service Office at 574-522-4878 to report

any known or suspected safety related issues or concerns with
your vehicle�

You may also choose to contact the National Highway Transportation

Safety Administration (NHTSA). If the NHTSA receives similar reports

from others this could indicate that a safety-related defect exists that
warrants potential further investigation�

note

The NHTSA operates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT)

Vehicle Safety Hotline to collect accurate and timely information from
consumers on vehicle safety problems� Call 888-327-4236 or 800-424-
9393 toll-free from anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands to register complaints or receive recall information
about a vehicle� The Hotline also offers a dedicated number, 800-424-
9153, for use by hearing impaired persons�

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ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES

Roadside emergencies with a recreational vehicle require careful han-
dling and attention to ensure the safety of the operator, all passengers,
and nearby motorists and pedestrians� In an emergency, and when-
ever possible, move your vehicle to a safe and level area away from

traffic without making sudden or extreme maneuvers. Avoid parking

on soft or unstable surfaces as these could destabilize your vehicle

or increase the difficulty of handling roadside emergencies such as
changing a flat tire. In any emergency, vehicle occupants should exit

through the passenger door, driver’s door, or the sliding passenger
side door� Do not attempt to exit through the rear door unless no other
option exists, and there is a clear pathway to that exit�

WARNING

Exiting a disabled vehicle on a busy road or highway,
without first observing approaching oncoming traffic, could

lead to severe injury or death of persons if not avoided. All
occupants exiting a disabled vehicle under these conditions
must take extra precautions to get well clear of the disabled

vehicle and any approaching traffic.

For Roadside Assistance with your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
RV, contact the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance

Hotline, which is monitored by Mercedes-Benz 24 hours

a day and 365 days a year at 877-762-8267 (USA) or

800-387-0100 (CANADA).

NOTE

Refer to the

EMERGENCY

and

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

sections of your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instruc-
tions for additional information.

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