Sprinter 3500 2003
Model 3500 made in 2003 by Sprinter got 8 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, tires and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment adaptive.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V082000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL | from 09/01/2002 to 10/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 281 | 04/14/2003 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 03/06/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. this condition is signaled to the driver by the srs-warning lamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. owner notification began on april 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c14. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/21/2012 | 120250 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat belt kept locking while van was moving and then would not retract at all. driver side retracts but very slowly. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/17/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2003 sprinter 3500 shc, unit 1 and unit 2 were westbound on the turnpike when a set of dual tires came off unit 1 and struck unit 2. both units subsequently pull over on the north shoulder. *bf the left rear duals sheered off the hub. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0062-89)*jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| 2003 sprinter 3500 shc, unit 1 and unit 2 were westbound on the turnpike when a set of dual tires came off unit 1 and struck unit 2. both units subsequently pull over on the north shoulder. *bf | |||