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
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 | ||||||||||||||||
08V134000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA | from 07/01/2005 to 03/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 334 | 01/30/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/24/2008 | 03/24/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dbnc 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
07V095000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | V (Vehicle) | 29 | 04/02/2007 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 03/13/2007 | 03/13/2007 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | In 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 Summary | Daimlerchrysler 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
08/03/2005 | 12000 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
My vehicle (sprinter van) rolled away - down the hill, while in 'park' position. *jb | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
12/27/2005 | 8000 | 1 | 02/20/2005 |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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VA | HAMPTON | 23666 | TYSINGER | 757-865-8000 |