Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2005
Model Sprinter 2500 made in 2005 by Freightliner got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting and steering.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V299000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | from 01/30/2001 to 10/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4433 | 12/17/2007 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 07/13/2007 | 07/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 lens. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V339000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 11/01/2007 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 10 | 02/16/2009 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 07/24/2008 | 07/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 its interior vehicle mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler's recall no. h25.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Turn signal failure at control arm on steering column. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Turn signal failure at control arm on steering column. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 41000 | 1 | |
| While climbing a mountain incline (6%) in n.c.,we had sudden lose of power in our 2005 freightliner (dodge) sprinter. this was our first failure. the turbo resonator separated causing almost complete lose of power. this could be very dangerous had there been traffic. there should be a recall to replace this item with a more reliable one. *tr | |||