The 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata-style airbag inflator defect on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
On the drivetrain side, the left rear axle shaft can fracture and cut power to the rear wheels, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate and raising the risk of a crash depending on traffic and road conditions. There is also a safety equipment concern affecting vehicles equipped with the optional three-seat second-row bench: the seatbelts on those seats may have been installed with an incorrectly mounted load limiter, meaning the belt assembly can fail to hold under crash forces.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles with optional three-seat rear benches have seatbelts certified to European standards that don't meet Canadian safety rules. The load limiter is mounted incorrectly, so the seatbelt assembly can't handle the required forces and may not restrain occupants properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seatbelt assemblies and replace them if needed to meet Canadian safety standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear axle shaft may fracture, causing loss of power to the rear wheels and reduced ability to propel the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the left rear drive shaft and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
