Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2006
Model Sprinter 2500 made in 2006 by Freightliner got 11 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting and steering.
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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 5000 | ||
| The turbo resonator on these vehicles is a known failure issue, this vehicle has experienced two failures while still under warranty. the 2nd failed at 70,000, the manufacturer is quite willing to replace under warranty but despite numerous product changes the (q5 is the latest variant) the component continues to fail unpredictably potential resulting in a serious traffic incident. the turbo resonator is under full turbo boost pressure (approximately 35map) thus is most likely to fail when under max load i.e. climbing hills, etc. and in hot conditions. when failure occurs the vehicle will immediately go into limp home mode, speed will immediatly drop to dangerously low mph (18mph in my last experience) and the vehicle becomes a major traffic impediment. this long standing problem has been widely ignored by mercedes to date and needs to be corrected before someone is seriously injured or killed. | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 41600 | 1 | |
| I was driving on i-10 just west of palm springs climbing a hill when my vehicle suddenly lost power. the turbo resonator had failed, causing lack of engine power. my van suddenly slowed from 70 mph to 35 mph. traffic from behind me had to react quickly to pass me. i was able to continue to a dodge dealer, and purchased a replacement turbo resonator. the old one had a split in it, which i found was common based on a search on the internet. the cost of the part was about $100 and i was able to replace it -- again based on instructions found on the internet. i still have the old defective part. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 5000 | ||
| The turbo resonator on these vehicles is a known failure issue, this vehicle has experienced two failures while still under warranty. the 2nd failed at 70,000, the manufacturer is quite willing to replace under warranty but despite numerous product changes the (q5 is the latest variant) the component continues to fail unpredictably potential resulting in a serious traffic incident. the turbo resonator is under full turbo boost pressure (approximately 35map) thus is most likely to fail when under max load i.e. climbing hills, etc. and in hot conditions. when failure occurs the vehicle will immediately go into limp home mode, speed will immediatly drop to dangerously low mph (18mph in my last experience) and the vehicle becomes a major traffic impediment. this long standing problem has been widely ignored by mercedes to date and needs to be corrected before someone is seriously injured or killed. | |||