2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
7 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs
20V663000 Oct 28, 2020
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
20V156000 Mar 18, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Consequence
Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
20V155000 Mar 18, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Consequence
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's n... Read more
19V695000 Oct 2, 2019
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numb... Read more
Consequence
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA cust... Read more
19V665000 Sep 18, 2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood t... Read more
Consequence
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
19V507000 Jul 2, 2019
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Consequence
In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service a... Read more
18V743000 Oct 24, 2018
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors ma... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ENGINE
Sep 9, 2023
Incident date: Jun 10, 2021
My engine went out, the car went from 75mph to- 50mph on freeway so fast, i had just got an oil change, my car is at shop now but wont be ready for a couple weeks, it gave me no warnings at all, the check engine light went on right when it pulled back on freeway. Super dangerous and just glad nothin... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 9, 2023
Incident date: Jun 10, 2021
My engine went out, the car went from 75mph to- 50mph on freeway so fast, i had just got an oil change, my car is at shop now but wont be ready for a couple weeks, it gave me no warnings at all, the check engine light went on right when it pulled back on freeway. Super dangerous and just glad nothin... Read more
STEERING
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 7, 2020
WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VAN NEW FROM THE DEALER, I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THE KNOWN POWER STEERING HOSE ISSUE. THE ISSUE IS THAT ONE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSES IS TOO SHORT & IT WORKS ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION UNTIL IT POPS OFF & FLUID SPRAYS OUT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I KNEW ABOU... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
NCU-2019040009 9
Apr 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicles without Final Inspection
sbh00022
Feb 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
sb00044
Feb 25, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
sbh0002
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Publications Ordering
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 17 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 36 | 6 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 7 | 3 | |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | View |