2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 14 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks: airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, an engine oil leak can drip onto hot surfaces, and missing fuel tank components leave the tank vulnerable to puncture and fuel leaks. Several other recalls also carry crash or fire risk. The power steering return hose can detach and spill hydraulic fluid onto the road while also causing sudden loss of steering assist. On vehicles converted to campers or recreational vehicles, the electronic stability control unit can disable itself, reducing the vehicle's ability to stay stable in demanding driving conditions. Windows on certain vehicles may not be properly bonded and can separate from the body in a crash. Vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats have a seat back that may not lock in place and can move during a sudden stop or collision. The airbag control unit on some vehicles lacks a reinforcement plate and protective bracket, which can prevent side airbags from deploying in a crash. A door jamb component may have been installed incorrectly, making the doors harder to open after a frontal collision. Super-high-roof configurations may be missing required interior crash pads that protect an unbelted front passenger. There is also a misfiled tire pressure label that overstates the vehicle's load capacity, which can lead to overloading and axle or tire failure. On vehicles with a fire extinguisher installed as part of a camper conversion, the extinguisher may not function properly.