2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 has 3 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report the vehicle entering limp mode while driving, resulting in loss of acceleration. Warning lights including engine, traction, and ABS illuminate on the dash during these events.
Common Issues- Limp mode activation. Vehicle suddenly enters limp mode in heavy traffic, causing loss of acceleration and engine revving without power.
- Warning lights illumination. Engine, traction, and ABS warning lights come on simultaneously when the limp mode activates.
- Wheel sensor concerns. Dealers state there was a warranty extension for wheel sensors related to these issues, but coverage has expired.
There are four recalls related to the 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500. They primarily involve air bag inflators and control units, as well as software affecting the electrical system. Below are specifics regarding each recall.
Recalls- Driver air bag inflator. (NHTSA Recall 16V077000) Affects 136,361 vehicles. The inflator may rupture under deployment pressure, sending metal fragments into occupants causing serious injury or death. Remedy involves air bag inflator replacement free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory issued.
- Air bag control unit. (NHTSA Recall 17V093000) Affects 15,338 vehicles. Missing reinforcement plate and protective bracket on air bag control unit causes failure to deploy additional air bags in secondary impacts, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install reinforcement and brackets at no cost.
- Electrical system software. (NHTSA Recall 17V272000) Affects 3 vehicles. Faulty software updates create conflicts in electronic stability control, air bag control, or engine management that increase crash risk. Dealers will update affected control units free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator. (NHTSA Recall 19V004000) Affects 88,388 vehicles. Inflators may explode from propellant degradation after long exposure to humidity and temperature cycles, risking serious injury or death from metal fragments. Dealers will replace passenger air bag modules for free.
Owners who face repeated repairs, persistent safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified consumer protection attorney can help assess potential claims related to these problems.
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Summary
2014
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
240090
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
88388 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
3 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
Risk: The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
15338 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Risk: If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
2014 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.
Complaints
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
ID: 2117216WHEELS
Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel sensors but my vehicle is not covered because the 10 yr warranty extension is up. Is there any way to get them to cover this problem?
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
ID: 2117215VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel sensors but my vehicle is not covered because the 10 yr warranty extension is up. Is there any way to get them to cover this problem?
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
ID: 2117214ENGINE
Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel sensors but my vehicle is not covered because the 10 yr warranty extension is up. Is there any way to get them to cover this problem?