2003 SPRINTER 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
The 2003 SPRINTER 2500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TIRES:VALVE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500, potentially affecting up to 23,287 vehicles.
Recall 08V173000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: SPORTSMOBILE IS RECALLING 6 MY 2003-2006 2500 SPRINTER VAN CLASS B REGULAR BODY AND EXTENDED BODY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: SPORTSMOBILE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →Recall 04V600000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 23,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM.
Consequence: SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE VALVES ON ALL SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 03V082000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 281 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VANS, A CAPACITOR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG CAN CRACK AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS DESIGNED. THIS CONDITION IS SIGNALED TO THE DRIVER BY THE SRS-WARNING LAMP.
Consequence: THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SRS LIGHT WENT ON INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEM. TRUCK HAS 93K MILES. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE CENTRAL PART OF STEERING WHEEL HOLDING THE CABLE RUNNING TO THE AIRBAG.
Safety Rating for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SPRINTER 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI54.00-N-068243 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Transport mode active/transport mode cannot be deactivated
SB-32-20-01 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SPRINTER: REPLACING TORSION BAR MOUNTS. CODES C40 FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR AND C45 REINFORCED FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR (EXCEPT CODES ZG1 ENGAGEABLE ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND EXCEPT CODE ZG3 ENGAGEABLE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WITH GEAR REDUCTION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SPRINTER 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPRINTER 2500
- 2002 SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPRINTER 2500 (current)
- 2004 SPRINTER 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 SPRINTER 2500 — 3 complaints
- 2006 SPRINTER 2500 — 4 complaints
- 2007 SPRINTER 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2008 SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
Other SPRINTER Models
- SPRINTER 3500 — 60 total complaints
- SPRINTER C2500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER C3500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER MINI-BUS — 0 total complaints