2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls and problems

The 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

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1 recall

Steering

Jul 24, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V339000 · 10 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: The operator May lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Chrysler's recall no. H25.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, the latest from Jul 24, 2008 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500.