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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter · 5 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-10
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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10V294000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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17V478000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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16V077000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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11V210000
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SEAT BELTS
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14V706000
14E-041
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Manufacturer
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
What Happened
The oil filler neck in your vehicle is the part that connects the oil reservoir to your engine. In some 2009-2010 models, the spring plate that holds this connection in place could crack, causing oil to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spring plate cracks, engine oil could leak onto the road, creating slippery conditions and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the oil filler neck with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, as the recall began on October 4, 2010.
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Original — What Happened
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT SOILING OF THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT MBUSA, LLC AT 1-877-762-8276, AND DODGE SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
The air bag in the passenger seat is designed to inflate in case of a crash to protect you. In some 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles, the air bag inflator could break apart and shoot sharp metal fragments into the cabin.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safe one – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, which should have started on September 29, 2017.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the bag work could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal shrapnel could strike you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
The seat belts in the passenger area of your Sprinter may not meet safety standards. The belts might not lock properly or not work as hard as they should in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your seat belt might not keep you safe. You could get hurt or even killed because the belt didn't work the way it should.
Free Fix
Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and replace the seat belt assemblies that don't meet the safety requirements, all for free. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle has a wheelchair lift that helps people get in and out safely. The part that attaches the lift to the van might crack and break, causing safety issues.
Risk if Unfixed
If the platform breaks, it could fall out when you open the door, putting the person operating the lift at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install extra support to prevent the platform from breaking, and if it's already cracked, they'll replace it completely – all free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter?
The 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 5 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter have?
The 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter has 5 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter?
The most severe recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?
This model year has 5 recorded safety recalls. 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #10V294000)
The oil filler neck in your vehicle is the part that connects the oil reservoir to your engine. In some 2009-2010 models, the spring plate that holds this connection in place could crack, causing oil to leak into the engine compartment. If the spring plate cracks, engine oil could leak onto the road, creating slippery conditions and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Your dealer will replace the oil filler neck with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, as the recall began on October 4, 2010.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #17V478000)
The air bag in the passenger seat is designed to inflate in case of a crash to protect you. In some 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles, the air bag inflator could break apart and shoot sharp metal fragments into the cabin. If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safe one – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, which should have started on September 29, 2017.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #16V077000)
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the bag work could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you. If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal shrapnel could strike you, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #11V210000)
The seat belts in the passenger area of your Sprinter may not meet safety standards. The belts might not lock properly or not work as hard as they should in a crash. If you're in a crash, your seat belt might not keep you safe. You could get hurt or even killed because the belt didn't work the way it should. Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and replace the seat belt assemblies that don't meet the safety requirements, all for free. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #14V706000)
Your vehicle has a wheelchair lift that helps people get in and out safely. The part that attaches the lift to the van might crack and break, causing safety issues. If the platform breaks, it could fall out when you open the door, putting the person operating the lift at risk of injury. Your dealer will install extra support to prevent the platform from breaking, and if it's already cracked, they'll replace it completely – all free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
