The 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal airbags, where the inflator can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue covers both seating positions: either inflator can fail violently during deployment rather than cushioning occupants as intended. There is also an engine concern where a cracked spring plate at the oil filler neck can cause engine oil to leak into the engine compartment, which risks engine damage from insufficient lubrication and can leave oil on the road surface, creating a hazard for other drivers.
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
The spring plate at the oil filler neck may crack, causing engine oil to leak into the engine compartment and onto the road.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
