The 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 4 recalls, the most serious being defective airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.
The airbag concern affects both frontal positions: the driver-side inflator and the passenger-side inflator can each fail violently during deployment, turning the airbag module itself into a source of shrapnel rather than protection. On the drivetrain side, the left rear axle shaft can fracture and cut power to the rear wheels without warning, leaving the vehicle to coast unpowered in traffic. Depending on road conditions and how the driver responds, this sudden loss of propulsion raises the risk of a crash. There is also a seat belt concern affecting vehicles equipped with the optional three-seat second-row bench: the seatbelt assemblies in those seats were built to a European standard rather than the Canadian one, and the load limiter mounting is not strong enough to withstand the forces required in a collision, meaning the belts may not restrain occupants as intended in a crash.
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.
