Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 17V478000 · reported July 28, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 43,689 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- The risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 16V077000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 136,361 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 14V706000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply · 34 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- The fix
- Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 11V210000 · reported March 30, 2011 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER · 3,437 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies." first, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
NHTSA campaign 08V352000 · reported July 29, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR · 73 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. Some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator "s," may contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange.
- The risk
- These cracks may cause a breakage of the drive shaft increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator "s" and replace it free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
NHTSA campaign 08V110000 · reported March 11, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR · 34 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. Some of these vans may not have had the correct brake components installed.
- The risk
- This could result in poor braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Apr 3, 2025 · Electrical system
We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my…
Mar 17, 2025 · Air bags
Dodge was not able to replace the passenger airbag. No dealers could replace it. I had the passenger airbag replaced by a Mercedes Sprinter dealership and was reimbursed by Dodge. The problem is they can not remove the recall from NHTSA. I still get email and mail telling me to replace the passenger airbag. I've…
Aug 26, 2021 · Power train
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and suddenly the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact pulled the…
Jun 23, 2019 · Air bags
THE DODGE DEALER IN BELLEVUE WASHINGTON REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T PUT THE VEHICLE ON THEIR LIFT, EVEN THOUGH AIRBAG REPLACEMENT DOESN'T REQUIRE THAT. THEY REFERRED ME TO SEATTLE MERCEDES, WHICH ALSO REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL.
Jun 20, 2019 · Air bags
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED OCT 12 2017. IN 01/2018 I GET A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I CALLED FREIGHTLINER BUT WAS TOLD THEY CAN NO LONGER REPLACED THE AIRBAG IN NEW YORK STATE AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. THEY NEVER DID. NY DMV SENT ME A NOTICE SO I CALLED FREIGHTLINER AND…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 3, 2025.