Recall 03V-082: 2003 Sprinter 2500, 2003 Sprinter 3500

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Mar 6, 2003, covering about 281 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-082
Report date
Mar 6, 2003
Vehicles affected
281
Owners notified
Apr 14, 2003

The problem

On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the SRS-warning lamp.

The risk

The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. C14. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V082000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sprinter 25002003All years
Sprinter 35002003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-082?

On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the SRS-warning lamp.

How is recall 03V-082 fixed?

Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.