Sprinter 2500 2005

Model 2500 made in 2005 by Sprinter got 2 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and tires.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V134000DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINAfrom 07/01/2005 to 03/31/2008V (Vehicle)33401/30/2009MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/24/200803/24/2008571404
Defect SummaryDaimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installation in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryDbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.
NotesCustomers 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.
08V387000DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINAfrom 04/01/2005 to 07/31/2008V (Vehicle)46511/21/2008MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/06/200808/06/2008571403
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
07V095000DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA V (Vehicle)2904/02/2007MFRDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL03/13/200703/13/2007571403
Defect SummaryCertain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.
Consequence SummaryIn the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. this could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Corrective SummaryDaimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1-800-882-8054.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V173000SPORTSMOBILE TEXAS, INCfrom 10/01/2003 to 05/31/2006V (Vehicle)604/10/2008ODIDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/15/200804/15/2008
Defect SummarySportsmobile 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummarySportsmobile 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.
NotesCustomers 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
04V600000DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTLfrom 04/01/2001 to 12/16/2004V (Vehicle)2300004/04/2005ODIDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL12/23/200412/23/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummarySuch cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR
SB-32-20-0109/22/201010034485Sprinter: 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. *p11/19/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR
SB-32-20-0109/22/201010034485Sprinter: 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. *p11/19/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/03/200512000103/15/2005
 My vehicle (sprinter van) rolled away - down the hill, while in 'park' position. *jb
SUSPENSION
12/27/20058000102/20/2005
 Dt: the contact stated when semi trucks drive past van it wiggles because of the force of the air. this interferes with the handling of the contact's vehicle. the dealership was contacted, and they asked the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing, but he declined. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
VAHAMPTON23666TYSINGER757-865-8000