Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2008
Model Sprinter 3500 made in 2008 by Freightliner got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and wheels. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V456000 | CUES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 269 | 01/05/2010 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 11/19/2009 | 11/30/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Cues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This defect could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V352000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 01/17/2008 to 02/26/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 73 | 10/06/2008 | MFR | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | 07/29/2008 | 07/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator s, may contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These cracks may cause a breakage of the drive shaft increasing the risk of crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator s and replace it free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2008. owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Sprinter recall no. h27.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V110000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 12/12/2006 to 01/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 34 | 06/30/2008 | MFR | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. some of these vans may not have had the correct brake components installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in poor braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. the recall began on june 30, 2008. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Sprinter recall no. h10.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 9741 | 2 | |
| 2008 freightliner sprinter 3500. consumer writes in regards to a safety concern with the power steering pump *tgw the consumer stated the original power steering pump failed when the vehicle was practically new with 9,741 miles. the pump was replaced under warranty. now with less than 13,000 miles on the vehicle, the new pump has also failed. *jb | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 13558 | 1 | |
| 2010 solera forest river motorhome built on a2008 freightliner sprinter chassis. consumer states failure related to rivets which hold the friction locking devices on the chrome artificial wheel covers *tgw the consumer stated there is a defect on the rv which can lead to loss of air pressure in both or all four dual rear wheels simultaneously. failure of the rivets causes the wheel cover to become loose and attach to the vehicle only by the air valve extension hoses which are attached to the wheel cover with a nut. the rivet failure leads to wear through armored extension hoses and simultaneous rapid loss of air pressure to both dual wheels and possibly all four mounted on the rear axle when they eventually separate and allow the wheel cover to detach from the vehicle. the consumer stated the failure occurred on june 20, 2011. the consumer discovered both rear wheels were unattached to the wheels by the friction hold devices. one tire was partially deflated and the valve extension to the matted dual was nearly worn through. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | APOPKA | ORLANDO FREIGHTLINER |