2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2007 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 18 Sprinter 2500 model years — 17th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Structure

Dec 29, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V655000 · 3 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2010 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles. The correct interior trim covering the a-pillars May not have been installed. If incorrect trim was installed on a vehicle, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Original NHTSA wording

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicles May not provide the protection required by the standard if an occupant strikes the a-pillar trim.

Original NHTSA wording

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM.

Remedy & notes

Mercedes-Benz will check to see if the correct trim cover was installed and, if not, replace that trim cover with the correct one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2011. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 843-695-5000.

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2007 vs. other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, the latest from Dec 29, 2010 (structure). 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.