DODGE SPRINTER 2500 2003: INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V299000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SPRINTER 2500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-12-17 | 2007-07-13 | 2007-07-13 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-30 - 2006-10-07
Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4433
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
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.
