The remainder of DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC remained active in Huntersville as an engineering, upfitter certification and safety compliance resource in support of the Sprinter.įor 2003, DaimlerChrysler introduced a Dodge branded version of the Sprinter to the North American market. Nearly all of the original staff were retained, though the base of operations shifted from North Carolina to Auburn Hills, Michigan. DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC retained sole responsibility for the North American Sprinter market until the sales, service and parts support responsibilities were absorbed by Chrysler Commercial Vehicle Division in 2004.

Key individuals from DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicle Division and Freightliner Trucks were selected to spearhead the effort and made up the bulk of the division. The product was launched and supported by DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, a small division based in Huntersville, North Carolina. Units in the United States and Canada, but not in Mexico, could be purchased as a Dodge or Freightliner from 2003. Units sold to the rest of North America were badged as Mercedes-Benz until 2003 when they received Dodge branding. and was originally branded as a Freightliner. The first generation (VA Chassis) North American Sprinter was launched in 2001 in the U.S. JSTOR ( August 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'Mercedes-Benz Sprinter' – news

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