NHTSA Recall 03V082000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 281 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | March 6, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the SRS-warning lamp.
Safety risk
The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C14. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V082000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.