CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BUT, WAS UNABLE TO GET AN UNDERSTANDING IF THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL AND WHAT DEALER WOULD BE WILLING TO COMPLETE. *JS *DT*DT *JS *JS *JS
TAKATA RECALL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG NOTIFIED ME A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND THEN NOTIFIED ME TO CONTACT THE LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ/DAIMLER DEALER, WHICH I DID, BUT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT GOT A REPLACEMENT TO INSTALL IN MY VEHICLE. I HAD ALREADY HAD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACED ON A SIMILAR RECALL. I HAVE HAD NO ACTUAL INCIDENT YET WITH MY ALREADY RECALLED VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WITH NO RESPONSE ON WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REFER THE CONTACT TO A DEALER TO RECEIVE A REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
APPROX. 6:00AM MONDAY MORNING JULY 6TH OF 2015 I HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN I WENT TO GET IN MY TRUCK FOR WORK. UPON INSPECTION THE LEAK WAS SEEPING THRU THE STEEL INNER SURFACE OF THE RIM. APPROX. 2 INCHES AWAY FROM VALVE STEM AREA. FOR THE TIME BEING I DECIDED TO HAVE THE LIKE NEW TIRE JUST PUT ONTO MY OEM SPARE (WHEEL & TIRE) AND JUST USED THAT TO CARRY ON WITH BUSINESS. THE TIRE STORE SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A FACTORY STEEL WHEEL JUST LEAK AIR WITHOUT A OBVIOUS REASON. THE ONLY ANSWER TO CONTINUE TO USE THE WHEEL WAS TO HAVE A INNER-TUBE PUT IN IT. SO I HAD A KR-16 INNER TUBE PUT IN. APPROX. 6:00AM FRIDAY JULY 10TH I HAD A VERY SOFT TIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE FRONT. I PUMPE
2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500: Passenger Air Bag May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Seat Belts; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Wheels (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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.