DODGE SPRINTER 3500 2001: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V339000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SPRINTER 3500 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-02-16 | 2008-07-24 | 2008-07-24 |
Production Dates: 2007-11-01 - 2007-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Manufacturer Campaign Number: H25
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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.
