MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2008: STRUCTURE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : SPRINTER 2500 | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2006-08-25 - 2008-01-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V109000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-04-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-03-11 | Date Added to Database: 2008-03-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: H09 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 727 | ||
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Summary:
CHRYSLER/SPRINTER IS RECALLING 727 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH 144 INCH WHEELBASE AND STANDARD ROOF HEIGHT. THESE VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201U, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' SOME VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD CERTAIN HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS INSTALLED AT THE C-PILLAR. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS ARE MISSING, THE APPROPRIATE PADS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
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Notes:
CHRYSLER/SPRINTER RECALL NO. H09.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. |
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