The 2006 Sprinter 3500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,063 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 465 MY 2004-2008 SPRINTER 2500 AND 3500 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE…
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-905-403-7807.
DAIMLER BUSES OF NORTH CAROLINA (DBNC) IS RECALLING 334 MY 2005-2006 SPRINTER 2500 AND MY 2003, 2005-2007 SPRINTER 3500 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION IN MOTOR…
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
DBNC IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR DBNC AT 1-905-403-7807.
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT. ALSO, ANYONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM COULD LOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE AND FALL, RESULTING IN…
Remedy
DAIMLERCHRYSLER IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REPAIR THESE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 06E101). OWNERS CAN CONTACT RICON AT 800-322-2884 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-882-8054.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR06V2380002006-07-03235 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE BRAKE FLUID USED WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. DUE TO THE HIGH WATER CONTENT THE BOILING POINT OF THE SUBJECT BRAKE FLUID IS REDUCED.
Consequence
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING HARD BRAKING SITUATIONS AND MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASING BRAKE DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FLUSH AND REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-704-655-1000.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts. *tr”
“While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts. *tr”
“While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts. *tr”
“We purchased a 2006 dodge sprinter 3500 as a 2006 winnebago view class c motorhome with 5010 miles on november 2006. We were traveling april 2007 while crossing the jacksonville bridge on a1a, fl.. The motorhome would not advanced. It lost the power. We made it to the top of the bridge at 20mph.…”
“Subject: turbo resonator failure I took delivery of a dodge sprinter model 3500 chassis when I purchased a winnebago view in march of 2007. Current mileage: 15,422 I have maintained the vehicle in accordance with the owner's manual. On 8/17/09, I had the resonator, part number 14070001, and the…”
“Subject: turbo resonator failure I took delivery of a dodge sprinter model 3500 chassis when I purchased a winnebago view in march of 2007. Current mileage: 15,422 I have maintained the vehicle in accordance with the owner's manual. On 8/17/09, I had the resonator, part number 14070001, and the…”
“My 2006 sprinter motor home (cab by gulfstream) suffered a resonator failure on june 26th on interstate 81n near bristol tn. It has 18,500 miles on it. I was able to get to the right lane and, in "limp home" mode found a sprinter repair garage and a new resonator was installed. I intend to replace…”
“Turbo resonator cracked and put sprinter into limp mode. 30 mph. I have read hundreds of cases on the internet with this item and I had purchased an aluminum alternative resonator in case it happened to me. When it did fail I was able to replace the resonator in 30 minutes. The limp mode is very…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Sprinter 3500 as of
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