Sprinter 2500 2003

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 72880 [USA]: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
    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.
    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 april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409.
    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 33832 [USA]: Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    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.
    customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236).

  • Recall 64220 [USA]: The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
    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.
    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 within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.
    daimlerchrysler recall no. C14. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. The "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehi
  • 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: 5.7l long block issue description: this 5.7l long block assembly is compatible with both egr and non-egr applications. An egr block-off plate (53032739aa) must be ordered when installing this long block assembly in a
  • 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. The "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehi
  • 9002849 - EQUIPMENT: Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
  • 3100519 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 3100319 - STRUCTURE: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 3100619 - EQUIPMENT: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • R2118796A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Valve body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • 23-015-20 - EQUIPMENT: Disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
  • 08-049-20 - EQUIPMENT: Charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
  • LI09.40-N-070781 - ENGINE (PWS): Check engine light on and fault codes P3005a9, P3005ff, P30074b in cdi control unit
  • 31-005-19 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 31-003-19 - EQUIPMENT: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 31-006-19 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • LI41 10-N-068968 - POWER TRAIN: Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle from approx. 25mph
  • Sprinter October - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter July 28 - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter July 14 - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • LI54 25-N-065909 - POWER TRAIN: 447 metris does not shift out of park
  • Sprinter Septemb - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter Septemb - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter Septemb - BRAKES (PWS): Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter June 30 - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter June 23 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter June 16 - AIR BAGS: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter June 9- - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Sprinter June 2- - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • LI91 40-N-066319 - AIR BAGS: Srs lamp illuminated
  • LI91 40-N-051128 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt does not roll up correctly
  • LI88 10-N-062698 - STRUCTURE: Installation position of fender liner twisted at rear
  • LI83 25-N-062699 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR: Noise from area of blower motor with climate control switched on
  • LI68 74-N-057463 - EQUIPMENT: Sliding door in partition wall cannot be locked in open position
  • LI54 65-N-062609 - LANE DEPARTURE: Signal tone of parktronic system (pts) too quiet
  • LI54 25-N-061756 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Esp indicator lamp active, fault code C007500 in esp control unit
  • LI46 10-P-065829 - LANE DEPARTURE: Lane keeping assist: fault message in instrument cluster, function not available.
  • LI33 00-N-066643 - SUSPENSION: Ball joint check on front axle
  • LI32 20-N-066562 - SUSPENSION: Creaking noises at front spring at low outside temperatures
  • LI27 60-N-048766 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Esm (electronic selector lever module) fault 0002 "undervoltage"
  • LI18 00-N-054809 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine oil level above max, oil indicator light on
  • LI14 20-N-051286 - ENGINE (PWS): Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve leaking or not closing properly
  • LI4700N069277 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine running complaints - fault code P062700 current and/or stored in fscu (n118)
  • LI0716N069263 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Fuel injector electrical fault with fault codes
  • Weekly Parts Upd - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • GI49 00-N-067800 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Automatic transmission housing cracked - consequential damage due to cracked diesel particulate filter bracket
  • Parts Update - J - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • Parts Update - J - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • LI41-10-N-068968 - POWER TRAIN: Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle as from 35mph
  • LI54.00-N-068243 - EQUIPMENT: Transport mode active/transport mode cannot be deactivated
  • Weekly Parts Upd - EQUIPMENT: Status of parts ordering - sprinter
  • LI49.10-N-060969 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Om651 exhaust bracket cracking
  • 9002519 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
  • 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. *p

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • P3005 [1] P3005
  • P3007 [1] P3007
  • C0075 [1] Extended Brake Pedal Travel, output to PCM (Subfault)
  • P0627 [1] Fuel Pump "A" Control Circuit /Open
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20050520

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.

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