Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls

NHTSA's records list 38 safety recalls covering the Freightliner Sprinter 4500 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2015-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Dec. 21, 2023.

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2022 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 1

Reported Oct. 21, 2022
Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 11

Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 1, 2023
Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
Component: structure. 131 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 21, 2022
Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 20, 2022
Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 27, 2022
Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 1, 2021
Fender Liner May Damage Brake Hose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 98 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 7, 2021
Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 1,514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 17

Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Crossmember Connection May Loosen
Component: structure. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 21, 2022
Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 20, 2022
Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 27, 2022
Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 15, 2021
Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
Component: electrical system. 48,400 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2021
Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach
Component: steering. 4,444 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 5, 2021
Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 1,285 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 10, 2021
Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 56,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2021
Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 198 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2020
Brake Caliper May Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 9,094 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 29, 2020
Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 4,010 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 34

Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 21, 2022
Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 20, 2022
Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 27, 2022
Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 15, 2021
Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
Component: electrical system. 48,400 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 2, 2021
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 6, 2021
Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach
Component: steering. 4,444 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 5, 2021
Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 1,285 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 10, 2021
Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 56,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 17, 2021
Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 198 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 21, 2020
Brake Caliper May Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 9,094 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 8, 2020
Operator's Manual Inaccurate and/or Incomplete
Component: equipment. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 29, 2020
Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 4,010 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 26, 2020
Incorrect Information in Operator's Manual
Component: equipment. 52,127 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 25, 2020
Fender Liner may Damage Brake Line
Component: service brakes, air. 48,791 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 18, 2020
Tires May be Improperly Installed
Component: tires. 65 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 18, 2020
Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Component: equipment. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 18, 2020
Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Component: equipment. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 25, 2020
Missing Steering Column Casing Cover
Component: steering. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 25, 2020
Loose Connection at Steering Spindle
Component: steering. 8,595 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 12, 2020
Exhaust may Leak From Exhaust Flange Connection
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,385 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 12, 2020
Possible Exhaust Leak May cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,424 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2019
Lashing Rails May Detach
Component: equipment. 183 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 7, 2019
Bayonet Lock May be Open, Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 4,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 6, 2019
Insufficient Weld May Cause Seat Cushion to Shift
Component: seats. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 8, 2019
Improper Abutting Wedge Installation
Component: structure. 153 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 2, 2019
Airbag System may be Deactivated
Component: air bags. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 18, 2019
Hood may Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 5,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 12, 2019
Taillights May Dim or Switch Off
Component: exterior lighting. 8,243 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2019
Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
Component: visibility. 1,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 6

Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 18, 2020
Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Component: equipment. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 18, 2020
Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Component: equipment. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 2, 2019
Airbag System may be Deactivated
Component: air bags. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 18, 2019
Hood may Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 5,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2019
Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
Component: visibility. 1,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 1

Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 1

Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls 1

Reported Oct. 28, 2020
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.