Sprinter 2500 2004
Model 2500 made in 2004 by Sprinter got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and tires.
Model 2004
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V387000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA | from 04/01/2005 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 465 | 11/21/2008 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/06/2008 | 08/06/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses 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 | Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V173000 | SPORTSMOBILE TEXAS, INC | from 10/01/2003 to 05/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 04/10/2008 | ODI | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/15/2008 | 04/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2008. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V600000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | from 04/01/2001 to 12/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 04/04/2005 | ODI | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 12/23/2004 | 12/23/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16 tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||||
| SB-32-20-01 | 09/22/2010 | 10034485 | Sprinter: replacing torsion bar mounts. codes c40 front axle stabilizer bar and c45 reinforced front axle stabilizer bar (except codes zg1 engageable all wheel drive and except code zg3 engageable all wheel drive with gear reduction. *p | 11/19/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| SB-32-20-01 | 09/22/2010 | 10034485 | Sprinter: replacing torsion bar mounts. codes c40 front axle stabilizer bar and c45 reinforced front axle stabilizer bar (except codes zg1 engageable all wheel drive and except code zg3 engageable all wheel drive with gear reduction. *p | 11/19/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 6 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Dt: consumer complained about a transmission problem. when accelerating onto the highway it will not shift from 3rd gear to 4th gear. the dealer said it could not be fixed until the problem became worse. the consumer could hear grumbling and growling noises and it was getting worse. the transmission sounded like it was not sure of what gear it was suppose to be in.*ak | |||