2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety components and labeling inaccuracies from the recalls. No direct complaint data is available for this model year.
Seven recalls exist for this vehicle affecting various safety and equipment systems. These recalls address defects in windows, airbag systems, steering components, hood latches, and spare tire labeling. Each recall involves a manufacturer notification and dealer-performed repairs or replacements at no cost to the owner.
Recalls- Side window glass. NHTSA recall 19V507000 affects 1079 vehicles. Rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass rather than laminated, risking occupant ejection during side impacts or rollovers. Dealers will replace the glass with laminated safety glass free of charge.
- Airbag restraint system. Recall 19V695000 covers 1232 vehicles where airbag systems may not have been activated during production, resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS 208 and increased risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and activate airbags as needed at no charge.
- Power steering hydraulic hose. Recall 20V663000 involves 47667 vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach, causing fluid leaks and loss of power assist that increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair hose connections free of charge.
- Hood latch screw connection. Recall 19V665000 covers 5626 vehicles with improperly tightened upper hood catch screws. The hood could open while driving, obscuring driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will tighten the connections at no cost.
- Spare tire speed label (incorrect units). Recall 20V155000 affects 289 vehicles. The spare tire label lists maximum speed in kilometers per hour instead of miles per hour, risking tire failure from speeding. Dealers will replace the labels with correct speed information free of charge.
- Spare tire speed label (missing label). Recall 20V156000 involves 332 vehicles where the spare tire speed limit label may be missing. Without the label, operators might exceed safe speeds, increasing failure and crash risk. Dealers will attach missing labels at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney might help clarify those rights.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
56225
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
47667 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Risk: The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
332 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Risk: Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
289 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Risk: With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
1232 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
1079 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Risk: In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
5626 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.