2003 Sprinter 3500 recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Sprinter 3500, covering 615 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or dbnc at 1‑905‑403‑7807.
Recall number 08V134000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- 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 3500 recalls
How do I check if my 2003 Sprinter 3500 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 3500 have?
2, covering equipment adaptive/mobility and air bags.
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