2007 SPRINTER 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
The 2007 SPRINTER 3500 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 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Buses North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500, potentially affecting up to 799 vehicles.
Recall 08V134000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 334 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER BUSES OF NORTH CAROLINA (DBNC) IS RECALLING 334 MY 2005-2006 SPRINTER 2500 AND MY 2003, 2005-2007 SPRINTER 3500 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: DBNC IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR DBNC AT 1-905-403-7807.
View full details →Recall 08V387000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 465 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 465 MY 2004-2008 SPRINTER 2500 AND 3500 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-905-403-7807.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR BOOST TURBO HOSE CRIMPED ON FACTORY CONNECTOR SPLIT THE HOSE ON MY TURBO CHARGED 6 CYLINDER 3 LITTER SPRINTER 3500 MODEL, BUILT EARLY 2007. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH CLIMBING AN INCLINE ON A ONE LANE WAY HIGHWAY LANE. HOSE IS THE ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 SPRINTER 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
Daimler Buses North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Parts Update - J — EQUIPMENT
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
LI54.00-N-068243 — EQUIPMENT
Transport mode active/transport mode cannot be deactivated
LI18 00-N-054809 — ENGINE
Engine oil level above max, oil indicator light on
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 SPRINTER 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPRINTER 3500
- 2003 SPRINTER 3500 — 2 complaints
- 2004 SPRINTER 3500 — 3 complaints
- 2005 SPRINTER 3500 — 17 complaints
- 2006 SPRINTER 3500 — 26 complaints
- 2007 SPRINTER 3500 (current)
- 2008 SPRINTER 3500 — 8 complaints
- 2010 SPRINTER 3500 — 3 complaints
- 2011 SPRINTER 3500 — 0 complaints
Other SPRINTER Models
- SPRINTER 2500 — 11 total complaints
- SPRINTER C2500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER C3500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER MINI-BUS — 0 total complaints