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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #16V833000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the display that shows important info like your speed and warning lights. In some 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans, this cluster may not show the BRAKE warning light when you start the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If your BRAKE light doesn't come on when you start your engine, you might not know if your brake fluid level is low. This could lead to a crash if you're not aware your brakes need attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your instrument cluster for free, so you can be sure your BRAKE light will work properly. Check with your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 2003 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
7 recalls
2022
7 recalls
2021
18 recalls
2020
22 recalls
2019
42 recalls
2018
10 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
17 recalls
2015
12 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
15 recalls
2006
13 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL recall for the 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #16V833000)

The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the display that shows important info like your speed and warning lights. In some 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans, this cluster may not show the BRAKE warning light when you start the engine. If your BRAKE light doesn't come on when you start your engine, you might not know if your brake fluid level is low. This could lead to a crash if you're not aware your brakes need attention. Your dealer will update the software in your instrument cluster for free, so you can be sure your BRAKE light will work properly. Check with your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.