Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 07V594000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2007-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V594000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Vehicles affected
6,101
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-21
Owners notified
2008-03-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.

Safety risk

WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Sprinter 25002007
Dodge Sprinter 35002007
FLEETWOOD Icon2008
FLEETWOOD Pulse2008
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002007
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002007

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.