Normal highway driving on a clear day vehicle slowed to limp home mode. Discovered seal on turbo resonator blew and was defective. Mechanic reported numerous others. Checked on internet and found many complaints of same problem. Disappointed that few showed up on the federal safety agency.dot.gov.
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Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑770‑705‑2070.
Recall number 16V833000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
- Risk
- The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 843‑695‑5057.
Recall number 08V339000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
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