I have had 4 kumho light truck tires fail on my motorhome this summer in rapid succession. Every time they were replaced, I was told by the technician that it appeared to be a manufacturing defect. The belt separated internally. I have had to replace them at my own expense and the kumho tire representative was not even interested in having the dot number. I believe this to be a life safety issue and that a recall should be initiated. *Kb
Vehicle safety record
2010 Sprinter 3500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Sprinter 3500 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3). There are no recalls for it.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical 3500 year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Sprinter 3500 problems
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No recalls for the 2010 Sprinter 3500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Sprinter 3500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2010 Sprinter 3500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Upon returning home from a 3560 mile trip we discovered one flat tire on the inside right dual wheel of our 2010 fleetwood quest motorhome and two buldges on the outside of the left outside dual tire and what appeared to be a flap of rubber sticking out of the left inside dual tire. We then drove, very slowly a short distance, to our local discount tire co. The discount tire salesman, called kumho tire co. Explaining the visible failure of the tires. Our salesman said the kumho representative on the phone knew...
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exactly which tire he was referring to. On further examination of the 6 tires plus the original spare all were kumho road venture at lt 215/85r16 tires. 5 Of the tires were found to have serious defects of belt package separation (all 4 dual wheel tires as well as the front tire on the driver's side). The salesman had also measured the tread saying it was excellent with little sign of wear. Kumho is paying 62 percent of the cost of 6 new kumho tires directly through discount tire which we were able to apply to 6 new michelins tires , as we do not feel confident in kumho tires. The discount tire salesman said it's obvious our kumhos had a serious production defect and he was surprised we had not had at least one of our tires lose a complete tread and cause major damage. We are so thankful as we realize we could have had a serious accident. *Tr
Defective tires. 2 Tires static blowout, third tire bubble formed on sidewall, all within 2000 miles. These were on the original vehicle at time of purchasing new. Replaced with 7 new tires. Have pictures and 5 of the defective tires. *Tr
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All 3500 yearsQuestions about the 2010 Sprinter 3500
Does the 2010 Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Sprinter 3500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Sprinter 3500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3).
How many complaints has the 2010 Sprinter 3500 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 21, 2010 and the latest on September 19, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Sprinter 3500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Sprinter 3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Sprinter 3500 years have the most complaints?
2006 (21), 2005 (14), 2008 (6). See every Sprinter 3500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2010 Sprinter 3500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data