Recall campaign · NHTSA 08V347000

Suspension: rear: springs

SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2008-07-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V347000

Suspension: rear: springs

Component: Suspension: rear: springs
Manufacturer: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Vehicles affected: 246
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-07-29
Owners notified: 2008-11-03

Defect description

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 246 MY 2008 DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER 2500 TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE SPRING LEAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT RAW MATERIAL. THEREFORE THE LEAVES ARE THICKER THAN THE SERIAL COMPONENTS.

Safety risk

THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.

Notes

SPRINTER RECALL NO. H26.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

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
Dodge Sprinter 2500	2008
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 2500	2008

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.