The 2008 Sprinter 3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 465 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. 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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
4
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 35000 sprinter van equipped with kumho road venture a/t tires sized lt215/85r16 (n/a), dot h20pyd4a. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds the rear passenger side tires had blown on two separate occasions and a third tire had experienced bubbling…”
“The road rescue sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well. *tr”
“The road rescue sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well. *tr”
“The road rescue sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well. *tr”
“Kuhmo tire road venture at 215 85r16 tread separated from casing causing minor damage to my 09 monaco covina motor home. These tires came as original equipment on the monaco. This is the fourth of seven of these tires that has failed in this fashion. The tires have been inspected, rotated, and…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2010 fleetwood quest rv built on a 2008 dodge sprinter chassis with rear dual wheels. The vehicle was equipped with kumho road venture tires, tire size 15/85r/16. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear outer passenger tire exploded. The contact pulled over to the side…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2010 fleetwood quest rv built on a 2008 dodge sprinter chassis with dual rear wheels. The vehicle was equipped with kumho road venture tires, size 15/85r/16. The contact observed that the front passenger tire, rear inner driver side and rear passenger side tires sidewall…”
“The dodge sprinter ambulance, road rescue conversion, the cabinet/shelf fell off of the wall barely missing the paramedic onboard. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Sprinter 3500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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