2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V833000Nov 17, 201617,501 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
  Covers: Dodge Sprinter 3500 2003–2006, Sprinter 2500 2003–2006, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2003–2006 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

  Possible consequence: 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…

  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…

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• 08V339000Jul 24, 200810 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column
  Covers: Dodge Sprinter 3500 2001–2006, Sprinter 2500 2001–2006, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2001–2006 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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