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Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED SEVERAL 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTERS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING 2 ENGINE REPLACEMENTS. THESE VEHICLES ARE JUST OUT OF THE 6,00 MILE WARRANTY. THE CHRYSLER CORP ASSISTED ON THE REPAIRS 2 HOWEVER WE NOW HAVE A 3RD VEHICLE THAT HAS 71543 MILES ON IT AND THE CHRYSLER CORP IS R...

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED SEVERAL 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTERS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING 2 ENGINE REPLACEMENTS. THESE VEHICLES ARE JUST OUT OF THE 6,00 MILE WARRANTY. THE CHRYSLER CORP ASSISTED ON THE REPAIRS 2 HOWEVER WE NOW HAVE A 3RD VEHICLE THAT HAS 71543 MILES ON IT AND THE CHRYSLER CORP IS R...

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION PHYSICALLY FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TORQUE ARM CONVERTER AND PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONT...

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION PHYSICALLY FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TORQUE ARM CONVERTER AND PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONT...

Apr 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 700 mi

I HAVE HAD FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN THE EGR VALVE ON MY SPRINTER HAS LEAKED OIL ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS NOW OVER $500.00 EACH OCCURRENCE. THE AVERAGE MILEAGE FOR THIS FAILURE IS 25,000 MILES. NOT RIGHT FOR A MERCEDES BENZ PRODUCT THAT DOESN'T HAVE T...

Apr 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 700 mi

I HAVE HAD FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN THE EGR VALVE ON MY SPRINTER HAS LEAKED OIL ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS NOW OVER $500.00 EACH OCCURRENCE. THE AVERAGE MILEAGE FOR THIS FAILURE IS 25,000 MILES. NOT RIGHT FOR A MERCEDES BENZ PRODUCT THAT DOESN'T HAVE T...

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train 132,773 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAS 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN HAD A CARRIER BEARING ON THE DRIVESHAFT WHICH SEIZED AND SPINNED OUT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THE CONSUMER MADE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE D...

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train 132,773 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAS 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN HAD A CARRIER BEARING ON THE DRIVESHAFT WHICH SEIZED AND SPINNED OUT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THE CONSUMER MADE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE D...

May 17, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN, BUT IT HAS BEEN MOST COMMON IN AREAS WITH STEEP HILLS. AFTER ACCELLERATING TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP INCLINE AND FEATHERING THE THROTLE AS THE HILL IS TOPPED, THE (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION K...

May 17, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN, BUT IT HAS BEEN MOST COMMON IN AREAS WITH STEEP HILLS. AFTER ACCELLERATING TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP INCLINE AND FEATHERING THE THROTLE AS THE HILL IS TOPPED, THE (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION K...

Jan 25, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 43,865 mi

THIS IS RELATED TO THE DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE SPRINTER TIRE VALVE STEMS THAT I READ YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I HAVE A 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (SAME VAN AS THE DODGE MADE BY MERCEDES). MY VAN HAS THE 15"GOODYEAR CARGO TIRES. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH REAR TIRES. OCCASIONALLY, THEY WOULD LOOSE ...

Sep 28, 2004 Tires 43,865 mi

THIS IS RELATED TO THE DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE SPRINTER TIRE VALVE STEMS THAT I READ YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I HAVE A 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (SAME VAN AS THE DODGE MADE BY MERCEDES). MY VAN HAS THE 15"GOODYEAR CARGO TIRES. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH REAR TIRES. OCCASIONALLY, THEY WOULD LOOSE ...

Jul 29, 2004 Parking Brake 23,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WORE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE CALIPERS AND CABLE TO FREEZE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE PARKING BRAKES WERE HAVING A LOT OF FAILURES. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WERE NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Parking Brake 23,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WORE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE CALIPERS AND CABLE TO FREEZE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE PARKING BRAKES WERE HAVING A LOT OF FAILURES. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WERE NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE ON THIS ISSUE. *AK