Freightliner SPRINTER 3500
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS
INTAKE MANIFOLD CORROSION MAY LEAD TO AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL RETURN LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, AND HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AT THE FIRE WALL. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPUS
A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT SOILING OF THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULEUS
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGSUS
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSUS
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS
If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownTIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREUS
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownLANE DEPARTURE: ASSISTUS
If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS
In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
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.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
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.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS
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.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTEERING:COLUMNUS
If small vehicle components, such as nuts and screws, enter the steering column area, the steering operation can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTEERINGUS
If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSUS
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS
If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US
If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownTIRESUS
A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS
Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCHUS
Being unable to turn off the high beams may result in oncoming traffic being blinded by the vehicle's lights, increasing the risk of crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCHUS
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS
A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS
Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSUS
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownAIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONUS
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownCOMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLUS
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner SPRINTER 3500date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.