Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 2500

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • EQUIPMENT: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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

  • AIR 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.

  • STEERING: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.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the load capacity information is incorrect on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER 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.

  • SEAT 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.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. A vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.

  • TIRES: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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • LATCHES/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.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT: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.

  • VISIBILITY: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.

  • EQUIPMENT: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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

  • EQUIPMENT: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.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSUS

    Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT: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.

  • ENGINE 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.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOODUS

    In the event of a crash, the hood could make contact with the windshield, entering the passenger compartment and increasing the risk of an injury.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.

  • TIRESUS

    A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

  • SEATSUS

    In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING: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.

  • EXTERIOR 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

  • STEERING: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.

  • BACK 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.

  • SERVICE 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKUS

    In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • AIR 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.

  • COMMUNICATION: 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.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLUS

    Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS

    Loose door hinge screws could change the gap between the door and vehicle body, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    Over time, the hose could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical surge can increase the risk of a fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS

    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BARUS

    An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTUREUS

    Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE 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.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLEUS

    An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADARUS

    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTUREUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM.

  • FUEL 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.

  • SEAT 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.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY AND COULD FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER.

  • AIR 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.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • AIR 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.

  • AIR BAGSUS

    If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

  • STRUCTUREUS

    If the vehicle is involved in a crash, an unbelted occupant may strike the document holder, increasing their risk of injury.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • AIR 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.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • SEATSUS

    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE: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.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.