CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these Sprinter vans may rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WE HAVE TRIED TO GET THIS RESOLVED FOR 2 YEARS THEY HAVE LOCAL DEALERS BUT THEY WILL NOT DO THE RECALL, SPRINTER WANTS ME TO GO OUT OF ATATE 150MILES AWAY TO GET THIS DONE IT SIMPLY IS UNREASONABL TO DO THIS I NEED SOMEONE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN
REAR LEAF SPRINGS RETAINING PIN SHEARED OFF AND SPRINGS SHIFTED FORWARD AND AXLE ROTATED CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION. FREIGHTLINER DEALER CONSIDERED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ESP WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING ANGLE SENSOR WHICH DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. THEY THEN FOUND SHEARED PIN AND SPRINGS SHIFTED THREE INCHES. SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOW FOUND OTHER SIMILAR REPORTS. THIS PROBLEM WARRANTS AN OFFICIAL RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ FTL6 316 4X2 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
DAIMLER HAS NO AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY WITHIN MY STATE. THE CLOSEST REPAIR LOCATION IS IN AUSTIN, TX, 900 MILES AWAY, ONE WAY!! THERE ARE TWO AUTHORIZED SPRINTER REPAIR LOCATIONS WITHIN 10 MILES OF MY LOCATION THAT HAVE PERFORMED MECHANICAL/ENGINE REPAIRS IN THE PAST. CAN THEY BE AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS TO THE AIRBAGS?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA UPDATED 01/25/16.*JB
2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 questions
Does the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500: Passenger Air Bag May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Seat Belts; Suspension:Rear:Springs; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.