2003 Sprinter 2500 recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Sprinter 2500, covering 23,287 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported April 15, 2008 · 6 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or sportsmobile at 1‑512‑835‑4409.

Recall number 08V173000 · Recall details

Tires: valveReported December 23, 2004 · 23,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
Risk: Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 04V600000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported March 6, 2003 · 281 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the SRS-warning lamp.
Risk: The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1‑704‑655‑1052.

Recall number 03V082000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2003 Sprinter 2500 recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2003 Sprinter 2500 have?

3, covering equipment, tires and air bags.

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