Dodge Sprinter 2006
Model Sprinter made in 2006 by Dodge got 13 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V295000 | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations on 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V296000 | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter vans 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 system accessible 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V568000 | CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 11/21/2008 | ODI | CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I | 10/24/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, gmc savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V662000 | SUNSET VANS INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 267 | 03/04/2009 | ODI | SUNSET VANS INC. | 12/15/2008 | 12/15/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V663000 | SUNSET VANS INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 09/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 169 | 03/04/2009 | ODI | SUNSET VANS INC. | 12/16/2008 | 12/16/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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 system accessible 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V569000 | CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 11/21/2008 | ODI | CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I | 10/24/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, gmc savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 09V039000 | OBS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 05/14/2009 | ODI | OBS, INC. | 01/29/2009 | 02/02/2009 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird and dodge sprinter school buses. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Obs is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or obs at 1-330-453-3725. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900306 | 02/25/2006 | 10019542 | Crankshaft replacement policy change and main bearing part number information. *tt | 03/24/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 1400107 | 01/26/2007 | 10021170 | Bio-diesel b5 fuel. *kb | 03/19/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1100305 | 11/10/2005 | 10018684 | Turbocharger, change air cooler, and exhaust gas recirculation systems diagnosis on om647 engines. *nm | 01/10/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0803006 | 08/25/2006 | 0803006A | 10021239 | Powertrain control module initialization. *kb | 03/23/2007 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0711 | 05/01/2007 | 10021669 | Rear axle repair vs. replace procedure change. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 17000 | ||
| My dodge sprinter, 2006, winnebago's turbo resonator has failed on me twice, 11-5-2007 and 5-28-2010. the failure is fast and the sprinter goes down to 10 to 40 mph which is very dangerous! chrysler has replaced the resonator both times but obviousley it will fail again! | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 2890 | ||
| Resonator failure on a 2006 dodge sprinter (winnebago view). when the resonator breaks, it poses a significant danger of an accident occurring due to the sudden and complete loss of engine power. this sudden rapid deceleration without any warning sign of any kind causes a serious and unacceptable safety hazard not only to us but also to any other person on the road. it has broken down on may 17, 2007, may 27, 2009 and august 17, 2010. repair was made by replacing the resonator. | |||
| 05/23/2007 | 36000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge sprinter. the contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the fuel filter. the failure caused diesel fuel to leak onto the engine and the ground. the dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the contact stated that if the fuel filter were changed with o-rings supplied with the filter, the failure would still occur. the water sensor was changed with o-rings, which were slightly different. the contact stated that without this sensor, any o-rings would not be sufficient enough to remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 36,000. updated 06/02/08 *bf the consumer stated dodge must know about the defect because the sensor comes with a slightly tighter o-ring that stops the leak. updated 06/02/08 *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 17000 | 1 | |
| Turbo charger resonator failed x 2 vehicle to go no faster than 30 mph . this on a super highway is very dangerous. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 23547 | 3 | |
| I own a 2006 dodge sprinter (it's actually a winnebago view motor home mounted on the dodge sprinter (mercedes sprinter) chassis. the sprinter has a plastic part known as a turbo resonator to dampen the whine of the turbocharger. this part has failed three times in a little over 20,000 miles. i'm now parked and waiting for a replacement part so that i can continue driving home from a vacation. i've decided to try to replace the part myself, rather than drive with limited power and speed to a dodge sprinter dealer about 100 miles away. not all dodge dealers service sprinters. the part has always been replaced under warranty. but to my knowledge dodge and mercedes have not corrected the weakness in this part. it fails unpredictably. when this happens, there's an immediate loss of power and speed. this would be extremely dangerous on an interstate highway. leaving jekyll island, ga., on monday, i had to climb a steep grade to cross a bridge. i could only drive 30 mph. on flat highway, i could only run 50 to 60 mph on a highway with a posted speed of 65. from everything i read on sprinter forums, this is a common problem that has been going on for years. please insist that dodge and mercedes correct this problem before lives are lost. frankly, the problem is so commonly known among sprinter owners, i'm surprised there already hasn't been a recall. the incident date is only the latest saga. i'm guessing that i've had other failures at about 10,000 miles, 15,000 miles and now about 23,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 17000 | 1 | |
| Turbo charger resonator failed x 2 vehicle to go no faster than 30 mph . this on a super highway is very dangerous. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/18/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge sprinter with goodyear wrangler silent armor tires, line size lt225/75/r16, the contact stated that all four tires experienced sidewall separation and they would blow up into a ball. the vehicle was inspected by a tire dealer and they advised him that there were no defects with the brand or line of tires. the tires were replaced as the contact stated that was the second replacement of the tires within six months. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. | |||
| 11/18/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns goodyear tire line wrangler silent armor, tire size lt225/75/r16, the dot number was pj1ly5hv2308. the contact stated that all four tires have experienced sidewall separation and they would blow up into a ball. the vehicle was inspected by a tire dealer and they advised him that there are no defects with that brand or line of tire. the tires were replaced and this was a second replacement within 6 months. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. tb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| AL | MOBILE | CHRYSLER-DODGE IN MOBILE |