2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to emissions, safety equipment, and structural defects based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various safety and functional systems of the vehicle. The recalls address fuel system components, seat belts, emergency exit windows, and air bag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides.
Recalls- Fuel system defect. (NHTSA 10V294000) A spring plate attaching the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack on 2,589 vehicles, causing engine oil leaks that could soil the road and increase crash risk. Dealers replace the oil filler neck free of charge.
- Seat belt safety. (NHTSA 11V210000) Seat belts on certain 2008-2011 Sprinter models with a three-seat bench may not lock properly or meet federal safety force requirements. Affected belts could fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk. Mercedes-Benz inspects and replaces noncompliant belts at no cost on 3,437 vehicles.
- Emergency exit window adhesive. (NHTSA 10V642000) Weak adhesive bonds on emergency exit windows in 274 vehicles may cause the window to separate from the body, posing an injury hazard. Dealers replace the window if needed free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator rupture. (NHTSA 16V077000) On 136,361 vehicles including 2010 Sprinter 2500s, the driver air bag inflator can rupture upon deployment due to excessive pressure, sending metal fragments toward occupants which may cause serious injury or death. The inflator is replaced free of charge by dealers.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture. (NHTSA 17V479000) Passenger air bag inflators in 20,665 vehicles manufactured 2010-2011 may degrade and rupture during crash deployment, risking injury from metal fragments. Dealers replace the front passenger air bag at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal consultation can help determine potential next steps for remedy or compensation.
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
163326
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
20665 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
136361 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
3437 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2589 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
274 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY AND COULD FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER.
Complaints
No complaints found.