CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls
Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss
Certain Sprinter vans have power steering return line hoses that can detach at their connection points under some operating conditions.
Spare tire label may show wrong speed limit
The spare tire label on certain 2018-2019 Sprinter vans may list the maximum speed only in kilometers per hour (55 kph) instead of miles per hour (34 mph).
Missing Spare Tire Speed Label Could Lead to Tire Failure
On certain 2018 Sprinter vans sold under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner names, the label showing the spare tire's maximum speed may not have been attached to the spare tire.
Airbags May Not Be Active, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2018 Sprinter vans may have an airbag restraint control module that was not activated after the vehicle left the factory.
Hood Can Pop Open While Driving, Blocking View
The screw connection on the upper hood catch may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Rear side windows may not hold up in a crash
Some Sprinter vans from 2018 may have single-pane safety glass in the rear side windows instead of laminated safety glass.
2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 questions
Does the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500: Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss; Spare tire label may show wrong speed limit; Missing Spare Tire Speed Label Could Lead to Tire Failure; Airbags May Not Be Active, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Hood Can Pop Open While Driving, Blocking View. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 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.