Sprinter 3500 recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Sprinter 3500, covering 1,391 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Sprinter 3500 recalls by model year
All recalls
Suspension: rear: springs
- What is wrong
- Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 3500 vehicles sold both under the mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. The supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance on a limited number of parts in its production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts.
- Risk
- This could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be contacted, and dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 11V323000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or daimler buses at 1‑905‑403‑7807.
Recall number 08V387000 · Recall details
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
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.
- Risk
- In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- Daimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 800‑322‑2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑882‑8054.
Recall number 07V095000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks built on dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant. Due to the high water content the boiling point of the subject brake fluid is reduced.
- Risk
- This may affect the proper function of the brake system during hard braking situations and may lead to an increasing brake distance which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will flush and replace the brake fluid free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑704‑655‑1000.
Recall number 06V238000 · 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 Sprinter 3500 recalls
How do I check if my 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 Sprinter 3500 have?
6, covering suspension, equipment adaptive/mobility and service brakes, air.
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