Transport CanadaCritical
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTERTransport Canada Recall #2005044
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicle equipped with 16 inch tires and operated in hot ambient conditions, the rubber and metal portions of the valve stem may experience separation or cracking. This condition may lead to loss of air pressure at the valve stem and subsequent rapid loss of pressure in the tire that could result in a loss of vehicle directional control with minimal advance warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire valve stems.
247 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026