2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

Recalls

1 recall names the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. Newest first.

• Structure

  Dec 29, 2010NHTSA 10V6550003 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Jul 7, 2016GA
  Air bags

  I received a notification (code R26). I contacted rbm of alpharetta and they told me they had no parts to do the recall, nor would they do it. Nor would they call me back when parts would arrive. I was told after that that the vin no. I gave was not on the recall list. They were extremely unhelpful. How am I meant to get this taken care of?

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.
• 10235998Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 100,000 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans involving Takata driver-side airbags containing SDI type inflators
• 10235997Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 100,000 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans involving Takata driver-side airbags containing SDI type inflators
• 10235993recall campaign announcement.
• 10235992Takata airbag recall campaign announcement
• 10235976Pursuant to Part 579.5, we have no Sprinter or Metris Service and Warranty Bulletins for the month of January, 2017.
• 10235975Recall Campaign bulletin
• 10235974Recall Campaign bulletin
• 10232322Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. On engine 651 cylinder 2 is affected. Cause Charge air from the exhaust gas recirculation is condensed after being introduced into the charge air section. Information: Under certain operating conditions, condensation that has collected in the charge air cooler can enter the combustion chamber to a damaging degree and a damage profile is then generated (connecting rod bent). Remedy Perform following testing and diagnosis operations
• 10231020Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of systems. Cause Aftermarket CAN device could be installed into the vehicle's CAN network. Such devices can be but are not limited to, remote start modules, CAN blockers, or high idle modules. Remedy A successful control unit programming session cannot be ensured while aftermarket devices are connected to the vehicle's CAN network. Some of the device companies supply a bypass to allow control unit programming.
• 10228608Replace Driver Airbag
• 10207182Complaint Oil loss from engine or visible traces of oil in the engine compartment. Cause To be determined in each possible situation Remedy Procedure for cause analysis: 1. Clean the engine if necessary. 2. Apply leak tracing powder. 3. Perform a test drive. 4. Locate the oil leak. 5. Perform the repair in accordance with the specific WIS document appropriate for the cause of the oil leak.
• 10206073Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
• 10205221Headlamps and lamps fogged and/or leaking.
• 10205151Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
• 10179954Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
• 10179906Engine power output is reduced and/or engine indicator lamp lights up, various fault codes present in area of ex- haust gas recirculation (EGR system) or in charge air system
• 10170541Seat belt does not roll up correctly
• 10170528MBUX multimedia system: Commissioning problem - No PIN code available in VeDoc
• 10170524SOS display illuminates - poor radio and GPS reception or no reception at all (vehicle with code E4A)
• 10170523MBUX multimedia system: Central display goes dark temporarily (Connect5)
• 10170522MBUX multimedia system: Central display intermittently remains dark (NTG6)
• 10170521MBUX multimedia system: Malfunction in Android Auto (Connect5)
• 10170517MBUX multimedia system: Incomplete playback of navigation announcements (NTG6)
• 10167540Engine in limp-home mode, engine diagnosis indicator lamp lights up, fault code P213862, P213864, P211271, P225113, P019122 or P019185 stored in control unit.
• 10166979AdBlue line leaking
• 10162202Clunking/Rattle Noise from Rear Axle Area
• 10162199Information:907 Sprinter 15 Passenger Van Trailer Hitch
• 10160742MBUX multimedia system: Smartphone Integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) not available (NTG6)
• 10160740Instruction for the Removal of M20 Speed Limitation 65mph
• 10158368Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10158337Ball joint check on front axle
• 10158314Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10158312Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10158146Coolant / Vacuum / Temperature fault codes - Check Engine Light with DTCs P003313, P0299FA, P0299FB, P226100, P261F71, P012800, and P012809
• 10151957Automatic Transmission Housing Cracked: Damage Resulting From Cracked Diesel Particulate Filter Bracket
• 10144296Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10144294Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10144142Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

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