2006 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 3500. Newest first.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
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 and remedy
Risk
The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
Turbo resonator prevented me from driving over 45 mph while I was on a 70 mph freeway! Had to have rv towed! I was terrified. Additionally, I just found out that the turbo resonator part 5137154ac was the same one used to replace the one that failed. I have found out that this part IS made out of…
Turbo resonator prevented me from driving over 45 mph while I was on a 70 mph freeway! Had to have rv towed! I was terrified. Additionally, I just found out that the turbo resonator part 5137154ac was the same one used to replace the one that failed. I have found out that this part IS made out of plastic, which cracks at high heat and causes my vehicle to slow down and prevents it from going uphill. the second time this happened was two days ago on sept. 28 with only 28,160 miles on my rv when I was driving in my rv with my family on a dark deserted highway 4 hours from my home, and it just wouldn't go over 45-50 mph with my foot all the way down on the accelerator. I was terrified again, as I thought it could not be the resonator, as I had it replaced only 18,000 miles ago and it should not be failing. I could not find a chrysler dealer who would work on my vehicle near where I was so I drove it slowly 74 miles (terrfied when I came to hills or bridges!!!!!!) to corpus christi to a mercedes dealer, who apparently just replaced the defective part with another one just like it! I am now afraid to drive my vehicle anywhere, as I am a woman who needs to know that she IS safe when she IS traveling, especially with my family! I know that I am not the only person who has had repeated problems with this turbo resonator and who would like for the manufacturer to recall the parts and replace them with something that does not fail and IS safe. Please advise me what to do from here. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011223SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII readiness monitors are not completely set. Cause: One or more of the following Readiness Monitors are not fully set within XENTRY: Misfire Monitoring - Injection System Fuel System Monitoring - Injection System, Fuel System, EGR Valve, O2 Sensor NMHC Catalyst Monitoring - NMHC/Diesel Oxidation Catalyst NOx Aftertreatment Monitoring - SCR Catalyst System Boost Pressure System Monitoring - Turbocharger, Charge Air System Exhaust Gas Sensor Monitoring - O2 Sensor, NOx Sensors Diesel Particulate Filter Monitoring - Diesel Particulate Filter System Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Monitoring - EGR Valve and system Remedy: Please complete the required driving conditions to fully set the incomplete Readiness Monitor. DO NOT: - Erase any fault codes. If fault codes are present, process these and allow the readiness drives to clear fault codes. - Flash or SCN code the CDI or SCR control units. - Perform a manual DPF regeneration, unless instructed below. - Disconnect the main battery.
- 11001114Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
- 10156372Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156360Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10156351Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10144086Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
- 10134831Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
- 1012881314TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
- 1012881214TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
- 1012881114TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
- 10128809713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
- 10128808715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
- 10128807714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
- 10128806712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
- 1012878914-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
- 1012878814-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
- 1012878714-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
- 1012878514-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
- 1012878414-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
- 1012878314-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
- 1012877320-73 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with DDC Engines
- 1012877220-75 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with Cummins ISX Engines
- 1012874416TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
- 1012873216-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
- 10128731Warranty Recognition Program Suspension
- 1012873016-009R_OWL Enhancements
- 10128729New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 10128728Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
- 1012871917-026 Holiday Closure 2017
- 1012871517TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System
- 1012871317CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC
- 1012871217CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
- 1012871117CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time
- 10128709Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
- 10128708OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
- 10128707Warranty Classroom Training in 2018
- 1012681012-041-DLR Over the Counter No Hassle Warranty (OTC)
- 1012680912-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
- 1012680812-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
- 1012680712-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
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