2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
The 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER, potentially affecting up to 290 vehicles.
Recall 09V456000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 269 vehicles affected
Defect: CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR...
View full details →Recall 07V246000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULE DIFFUSER MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN HAIRLINE CRACKS.
Consequence: IN THE CASE OF A CRASH WITH A TRIGGER SIGNAL FOR THE WINDOW BAG MODULE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SUCH A DIFFUSER MAY CRACK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT, LEFT, OR BOTH SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DCC AT 1-843-695-5041.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V379000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT *TR
2007 FREIGHTLINER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *LD UPDATED 07/06/2017*JS
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 5 NOTICES FOR PARTS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER RECALL. THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO LEARN THE ONLY ROAD TRUCKS WERE BEING REPAIRED THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SPRINTERS TO BE REPAIRED. *JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER(S): 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
G21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. RECONFIGURE CLUSTER-ACTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. APPLIES ONLY TO THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINE BUILT FROM 8/1/2006 THRU 4/3/2007 (MDH 0801001 THOUGH 040301). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER — 8 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER — 3 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER — 3 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (current)
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- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
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