2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag inflators, power steering hoses, body structure welds, and spare tire security among the recalls issued by the manufacturer.
There are six recalls affecting several safety and mechanical systems on this model. Recalls address air bag inflator defects, hydraulic power steering hose failures, body structure weld issues, and spare tire retention problems.
Recalls- Driver air bag inflator. Recall 19V003000 affects 71,301 vehicles due to inflators that may explode during deployment from propellant degradation caused by humidity and temperature cycling. This can result in sharp metal fragments causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module free of charge. Recall began March 15, 2019.
- Power steering return hose. Recall 20V663000 covers 47,667 vehicles where hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach, causing fluid leaks and sudden loss of power steering assist which raises crash risk. Dealers will inspect and fix hose connections at no cost. Recall began December 23, 2020.
- Passenger air bag inflator. Recall 19V004000 involves 88,388 vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators prone to explosion from propellant deterioration similar to the driver side issue. This poses severe injury or death risk from metal fragments. Replacement of the affected air bag module is free. Recall began March 15, 2019.
- Body spot welds. Recall 18V288000 affects 153 vehicles that may lack spot welds on the front side wall connecting door portal to hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar, possibly compromising crash protection. Dealers will add missing welds free of charge. Recall began July 2, 2018.
- Spare tire holder. Recall 17V742000 includes 773 vehicles with spare tire holders under the vehicle that may not be properly secured, risking separation of the spare tire and creating a road hazard. Dealers will tighten securing screws for free. Notification schedule pending.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to safety defects or unresolved recall issues might have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney may help explore potential remedies.
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
208282
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
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.
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
71301 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 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 driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver 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.
2017 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.
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
153 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.
Risk: If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
773 vehicles affected
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
Risk: If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.