The 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting both front airbags: the inflator modules in the driver and passenger airbags can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and raising the risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag concern covers both seating positions. When either frontal airbag deploys in a crash, a failed inflator can burst apart rather than inflate the bag cleanly, with metal pieces traveling toward the driver or front passenger. This is the same class of inflator defect that has driven widespread recalls across the industry.
On the mechanical side, a spring plate at the engine's oil filler neck can crack and allow oil to leak into the engine compartment. That leak works against the engine in two ways: it can leave the engine running low on oil and cause internal damage from insufficient lubrication, and it can deposit oil onto the road surface beneath the vehicle, creating a slick that can cause other drivers to lose control.
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.
