2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 10V294000 on 06/28/2010
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2009 - 03/30/2010
- Affected:
- 2,589
- Defect:
- Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. the spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
- Consequence:
- A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck, possibly leading to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. mercedes-benz usa is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1-877-762-8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
- Notes:
- Sprinter safety recall no. 2010090002.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V642000 on 12/21/2010
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 274
- Defect:
- Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 freightliner 2500 sprinter and mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles equipped with an emergency exit window. the adhesive bond between the glass and the hinge on the top of the window may loosen.
- Consequence:
- The emergency exit window may separate from the body and could fall increasing the risk of injuries to the passenger or driver.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the emergency exit window if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on february 11, 2011. owners may contact sprinter at 1-201-573-0600.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V655000 on 12/28/2010
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2006 - 05/30/2010
- Affected:
- 3
- Defect:
- Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2010 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles. the correct interior trim covering the a-pillars may not have been installed. if incorrect trim was installed on a vehicle, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicles may not provide the protection required by the standard if an occupant strikes the a-pillar trim.
- Correction:
- Mercedes-benz will check to see if the correct trim cover was installed and, if not, replace that trim cover with the correct one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V210000 on 03/31/2011
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2007 - 02/27/2011
- Affected:
- 3,437
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. the seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies." first, those safety belts may not lock as required. second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. the safety recall began on july 15, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall campaign number is l17.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 TSBs (19)
- Bulletin:
- TB-72-16
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Sprinter (mercedes benz): load compartment sliding door arrester inoperative. the load compartment sliding door does not lock in the end position when open. the position of the arrester at the bottom of the c pillar prevents it from enga
- Bulletin:
- SB-40-10-03
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Sprinter (mercedes benz): radial crack in light alloy disk wheel. through inspection of returned warranty parts, it has become evident that light alloy disk wheels are being replaced under warranty for radial cracks. model 906. no model
- Bulletin:
- SB-72-10
- Component:
- 162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Sprinter (mercedes benz): the door holder of the front hinged door is broken. front hinged door can not be opened or closed. door holder makes noises. the door holder/door check of the front hinged door is broken at the mounting bracket
- Bulletin:
- SB-42-45
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Sprinter (mercedes benz): esp indicator lamp lights up after engine start. esp indicator lamp and/or esp malfunction message in instrument cluster after engine start. the esp indicator lamp is off when the engine is restarted. 25 second
- Bulletin:
- LI72-16-N-048764
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Daimler chrysler(xentry): load compartment sliding door catches or is difficult to operate. cable track of load compartment sliding door is cracked, resulting i noises. dirt from cargo area (e.g. stones, packaging waste) gets jammed in m
- Bulletin:
- SB-91-60-193
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- Bulletin:
- SB-32-25-82
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI14-40-N-051249
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Sprinter engineering: the check diesel fluid light is on and it may not last until the next maintenance interval date. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI60-30-N-051223
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Sprinter engineering: the platform side board jams and is tough to operate. *rm
- Bulletin:
- V-B-47.10/01A
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- Mercedes (sprinter): procedure for when diesel fuel tank is filled with incorrect fuel type. all model years. *kb
- Bulletin:
- V-B-41.10/02
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Mercedes (sprinter): removal and installation of the drive shaft. all model years. *kb
- Bulletin:
- V-B-00.00/02A
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes (sprinter): software retrofit process. all model years. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SC-2012120002
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mercedes: the engine control module (ecm) may fail from feedback signal to valve due to humidity entering exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve, causing an electrical short circuit and software needs updating. model 2010-2011 906.
- Bulletin:
- SC-2013040002
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Mercedes: radio remote receiver for the auxilliary heater is operating on an unapproved radio frequency. radio remote and receiver need to be replaced. model 906 years 2007-2011. *kb
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
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