FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.