2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter 3500 years
- Not enough data 11th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls (1)
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Steering:column
Problem: Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Risk: The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter 3500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.