Dodge Sprinter 3500 Recalls

The Dodge Sprinter 3500 has been recalled 14 times across the 2002–2009 model years. The most recent recall, from July 28, 2017, covers the inflator module. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Dodge dealer.

14recalls
0do not drive / park outside
8model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Engine & cooling
    321%
  • Air bags
    214%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    214%
  • Brakes
    214%
  • Seat belts
    17%
  • Equipment & accessories
    17%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    17%
  • Electrical system
    17%
  • Steering
    17%

2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (4)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-478 · Jul 28, 2017 · 43,689 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge 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.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-077 · Feb 10, 2016 · 136,361 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 11V-210 · Mar 30, 2011 · 3,437 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 10V-294 · Jun 29, 2010 · 2,589 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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…

2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (6)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-478 · Jul 28, 2017 · 43,689 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge 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.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-077 · Feb 10, 2016 · 136,361 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 11V-210 · Mar 30, 2011 · 3,437 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

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Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 08V-352 · Jul 29, 2008 · 73 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 Dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. Some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator "s," May contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange.

Remedy: Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator "s" and replace it free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

NHTSA recall 08V-110 · Mar 11, 2008 · 34 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. Some of these vans May not have had the correct brake components installed.

Remedy: Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The recall began on June 30, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.

2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (7)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-478 · Jul 28, 2017 · 43,689 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge 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.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-077 · Feb 10, 2016 · 136,361 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Parking brake

NHTSA recall 08V-687 · Dec 22, 2008 · 6 vehicles

Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 Dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. The threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake May break. The threaded bush together with the adjustment screw May detach from its bracket.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 27, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

NHTSA recall 08V-110 · Mar 11, 2008 · 34 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. Some of these vans May not have had the correct brake components installed.

Remedy: Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The recall began on June 30, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

NHTSA recall 07V-594 · Dec 21, 2007 · 6,101 vehicles

On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

NHTSA recall 07V-325 · Jul 26, 2007 · 461 vehicles

On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps May not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts May not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. The recall began on October 8, 2007.

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (3)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 16V-833 · Nov 17, 2016 · 17,501 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function…

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 08V-339 · Jul 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.

2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (2)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 16V-833 · Nov 17, 2016 · 17,501 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function…

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 08V-339 · Jul 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.

2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (2)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 16V-833 · Nov 17, 2016 · 17,501 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function…

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 08V-339 · Jul 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.

2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (4)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 16V-833 · Nov 17, 2016 · 17,501 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function…

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

NHTSA recall 11V-410 · Aug 9, 2011 · 665 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds May have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of Dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters.

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

NHTSA recall 09V-418 · Oct 29, 2009 · 14,423 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds May have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall began on June 4, 2010.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 08V-339 · Jul 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.

2002 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (3)

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

NHTSA recall 11V-410 · Aug 9, 2011 · 665 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds May have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of Dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters.

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

NHTSA recall 09V-418 · Oct 29, 2009 · 14,423 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds May have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall began on June 4, 2010.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 08V-339 · Jul 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the Dodge Sprinter 3500 across 8 model years.

How do I know if my Dodge Sprinter 3500 has an open recall?

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.