MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : SPRINTER 2500 | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-10-24 - 2007-11-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V347000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-11-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-07-29 | Date Added to Database: 2008-07-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: H26 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 246 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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