2001 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2 recalls, 0 complaints
08V339000 Jul 24, 2008
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
07V299000 Jul 13, 2007
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING ... Read more
Consequence
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 across all model years (2001, 2022).
148
Total Recalls
65
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 17 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 36 | 6 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 2 | 0 |