2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
The 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN, INTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, potentially affecting up to 4,443 vehicles.
Recall 08V339000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ITS INTERIOR VEHICLE MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence: THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 07V299000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,433 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.
Consequence: THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO AND THE HEATER DO NOT WORK ON THE CAR. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER AND VERY COLD I DO NOT HAVE ANY HEAT AT ALL. MY WINDOWS WILL NOT DEFROST AND IT IS BECOMING A HUGE PROBLEM. I SEE THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH AND WHY HAVEN'T IT BEEN RECALLED YET. ACCORDING TO REPORTS THAT I HAVE PULLED UP FOR THE REPAIR THE PART ALONE IS RUNNING ABOUT $130 AND I DON'T EVEN WANT TO DISCUSS THE COST OF LABOR. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? JW *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE SPRINTER 2500
- 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 (current)
- 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — 6 complaints
- 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — 20 complaints
- 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — 23 complaints
- 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 — 41 complaints
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