Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2010
Model Sprinter 2500 made in 2010 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2010
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V642000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER | from 07/01/2010 to 10/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 274 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 12/21/2010 | 12/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 freightliner 2500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an emergency exit window. the adhesive bond between the glass and the hinge on the top of the window may loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The emergency exit window may separate from the body and could fall increasing the risk of injuries to the passenger or driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the emergency exit window if necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact sprinter at 201-573-0600. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V294000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 11/01/2009 to 03/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 2589 | 10/04/2010 | MFR | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | 06/29/2010 | 06/29/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. the spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. mercedes-benz usa is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1-877-762-8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-2010090005 | 10/01/2010 | 10034728 | Mercedes (freightliner): the metering line at the diesel exhaust after treatment fluid (adblue) tank may leak in the area of the connector due to production quality issues at the supplier. this may lead to electrical signal distortions in | 01/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| LI-14-10 | 06/21/2010 | 10034304 | Daimler sprinter: engine switches to limp home mode or has insufficient output. turbocharger may have been damaged or had its function briefly impaired by material separation in the exhaust manifold. model 906. no model years listed. | 11/01/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-2010090005 | 10/01/2010 | 10034728 | Mercedes (freightliner): the metering line at the diesel exhaust after treatment fluid (adblue) tank may leak in the area of the connector due to production quality issues at the supplier. this may lead to electrical signal distortions in | 01/07/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SB-2010090005 | 10/01/2010 | 10034728 | Mercedes (freightliner): the metering line at the diesel exhaust after treatment fluid (adblue) tank may leak in the area of the connector due to production quality issues at the supplier. this may lead to electrical signal distortions in | 01/07/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| LI72-16-N-048764 | 02/18/2010 | 10033644 | Daimler chrysler(xentry): load compartment sliding door catches or is difficult to operate. cable track of load compartment sliding door is cracked, resulting i noises. dirt from cargo area (e.g. stones, packaging waste) gets jammed in m | 09/01/2010 | |