I need to know if the recall for the driver side air bag was in effect because this is something very serious. My husband drives this vehicle everyday and I wouldn't want a depolyment of the bag due to a rupture and he would be hurt. How do I find out if it was done? I read about this on a television investigation and it makes me nervous.
The worst 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
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Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V‑025.
Recall number 17V480000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V077000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 112
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint Complaint A:...
- Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized Complaint Customer may...
- Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection...
- Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on...
- ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint...
- Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm
- OM642 DPF
- Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle
- The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to...
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine...
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What 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Location of cruise control arm is too close to the steering wheel and turn signal arm. Accidental activation is likely and has occurred during normal operation of the vehicle by either accidental contact of the left hand while steering or while attempting to operate the turn signal. This condition is compounded by the orientation of the cruise control arm, where an up or down manipulation will 'set' or 'resume' the cruise speed, both of which can activate the cruise system. Such manipulation (up or down) is most likely to occur due to the control arm's relative position to the steering wheel and turn signal control arm. This condition is further compounded by the lack of any indication to the driver that the cruise control system is activated. There is also no separate cruise control enable switch for the driver to be aware that the cruise control system may activate. The result of this condition is that the driver may accidentally and unknowingly activate the vehicle's cruise control system, resulting in unexpected vehicle behavior or possible loss of control from unexpected acceleration. Recommend replacement of cruise control arm with a different design to move it away from the steering wheel and turn signal control arm. Alternatively, changing the switch orientation so that up/down manipulation causes the cruise setting to 'cancel', which is a safer unintended action (deactivate) than the current 'set' action (activate).
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Questions about the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
Is the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
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