Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact had recently read online about two recalls for the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags. The contact confirmed that the VIN was included in the recalls. The contact called a local Dodge dealer and was referred to a local mercedes-benz dealer. Several Dodge and mercedes-benz dealers were contacted, but neither dealer was willing to perform the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturers and was informed that the dealers were unable to perform the recall repairs. The contact called an independent mechanic to replace the air bags and was informed that the parts to replace the air bags were no longer being manufactured. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v077000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), the contact was informed that the air bags were not included in the manufacturing process. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 cargo van. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v077000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tamara recall appropriate parts for repair are delayed.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer scheduled an appointment, but later stated that the part was on a national back order. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.