{"vehicle":{"id":"2023_freightliner_sprinter","year":2023,"make":"Freightliner","model":"Sprinter"},"code":"P3009","generic":false,"description":null,"bulletins":{"as_of":"2026-10-19","count":3,"bulletins":[{"nhtsa_id":11034409,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2026-07-02","date":"2026-06-03","document_id":"LI09.40-N-079144","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: • P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. • P300974 Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. The boost pressure is too low. • P300DFB Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. • P300DE8 Boost pressure control A has a malfunction after the cold start. Cause The potential causes for these fault codes are: A. Leak or Blockage in the Intake or Charge Air System: This can prevent the proper flow of air, affecting the boost pressure. B. Insufficient Source Vacuum, Vacuum Leak, or Sticking/Weak Vacuum Component: These issues can prevent the boost pressure positioner from functioning correctly. • For Model Year 2023-Cuurent vehicles operating at approximately 4,000 ft elevation or above, reduced ambient pressure and/or high brake demand may contribute to reduced available vacuum differential and under boost com-plaints, even when no discrete vacuum component failure is identified. C. Internal Malfunction of the Boost Pressure Positioner: The component itself may be faulty. D. Internal Defect with the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) System inside the Turbocharger: Issues within the turbo-charger can affect boost pressure control. Remedy A. Leak or Blockage in the Intake or Charge Air System 1. Perform a Pressurized Smoke Test: •Conduct a smoke test on the intake, the charge air system, and the exhaust to identify any leaks.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034409-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034409-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/11034409"},{"nhtsa_id":11034408,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2026-07-02","date":"2026-06-29","document_id":"LI09_40-N-079144","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: • P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. • P300974 Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. The boost pressure is too low. • P300DFB Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. • P300DE8 Boost pressure control A has a malfunction after the cold start. Cause The potential causes for these fault codes are: A. Leak or Blockage in the Intake or Charge Air System: This can prevent the proper flow of air, affecting the boost pressure. B. Insufficient Source Vacuum, Vacuum Leak, or Sticking/Weak Vacuum Component: These issues can prevent the boost pressure positioner from functioning correctly. • For Model Year 2023-Cuurent vehicles operating at approximately 4,000 ft elevation or above, reduced ambient pressure and/or high brake demand may contribute to reduced available vacuum differential and under boost com-plaints, even when no discrete vacuum component failure is identified. C. Internal Malfunction of the Boost Pressure Positioner: The component itself may be faulty. D. Internal Defect with the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) System inside the Turbocharger: Issues within the turbo-charger can affect boost pressure control. Remedy Engineering Review Required: For vehicles operating at approximately 4,000 ft elevation or above, a TIPS case MUST be opened before replacing any component for fault codes P300A6D, P300974, P300DFB, or P300DE8.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034408-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034408-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/11034408"},{"nhtsa_id":11017561,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2025-05-02","date":"2025-04-25","document_id":"LI09.40-N-079144_4","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"ENGINE","summary":"Check engine light with reduced power with fault codes P300A6D, P300974, P300DFB, or P300DE8 Complaint: The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: • P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. • P300974 Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. The boost pressure is too low. • P300DFB Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. • P300DE8 Boost pressure control A has a malfunction after the cold start. Cause: The potential causes for these fault codes are: A. Leak or Blockage in the Intake or Charge Air System: This can prevent the proper flow of air, affecting the boost pressure. B. Insufficient Source Vacuum, Vacuum Leak, or Sticking/Weak Vacuum Component: These issues can prevent the boost pressure positioner from functioning correctly. C. Internal Malfunction of the Boost Pressure Positioner: The component itself may be faulty. D. Internal Defect with the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) System inside the Turbocharger: Issues within the turbo-charger can affect boost pressure control.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11017561-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11017561-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/11017561"}],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/makes/freightliner/sprinter/2023/bulletins?code=P3009"},"related":{"components":[],"bulletins":[],"recalls":{"may_apply":true,"recalls":[],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null}}},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/makes/freightliner/sprinter/2023/codes/P3009","note":"The bulletins listed name this code in NHTSA's summary, or are about the same components. A bulletin or a recall listed here may apply to the model year. None of it is a diagnosis.","attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}