FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V347000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-11-03 | 2008-07-29 | 2008-07-29 |
Production Dates: 2007-10-24 - 2007-11-12
Manufacturers Involved: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Manufacturer Campaign Number: H26
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 246
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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.
