2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants

Recall 17V478Jul 28, 201743,689 vehicles affected

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

Recall 16V077Feb 10, 2016136,361 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Seat Belts

Recall 11V210Mar 30, 20113,437 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 10V294Jun 29, 20102,589 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2015-09-04, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS SPILLING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT UP FIVE QUARTS OF OIL WOULD SPILL OUT EVERY SEVEN DAYS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V294000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 288,000.
2014-11-24, Structure
THE METHODOLOGY/GASKETING/ WHATEVER IS SO INADEQUATE ON ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING UNITS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE "SEMI-JOKINGLY" CALLED RAIN FORESTS DUE TO UNBELIEVABLY BAD AND CHRONIC AND DANGEROUS RAIN LEAKING THROUGH THE ROOF. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH ON "SPRINTER ROOF LEAK" BRINGS BACK MANY, MANY RESULTS -- INCLUDING YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF THE OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNT OF LEAKING. THE REAR PASSENGERS IN SOME SPRINTER VANS ARE GETTING A SHOWER THAT THEY DON'T EXPECT. THE REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS REPORTEDLY LEAKING IN SOME MODELS, AND OWNERS ARE BOILING MAD. A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN CALIFORNIA ALLEGING THAT MERCEDES KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND DIDN'T FIX IT. BAD SEALS AROUND THE ROOF

2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 questions

Does the 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500: Passenger Air Bag May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.

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