Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 08V339000

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SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2008-07-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V339000

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Component
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Manufacturer
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2008-07-24
Owners notified
2009-02-16

Defect description

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ITS INTERIOR VEHICLE MOUNTING BRACKET.

Safety risk

THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057.

Notes

CHRYSLER'S RECALL NO. H25.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

24 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Sprinter 25002006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Dodge Sprinter 35002006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

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.