SPRINTER 2500 2003: TIRES:VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V600000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINTER | 2500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-04 | 2004-12-23 | 2004-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2001-04-01 - 2004-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D53
Component: TIRES:VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM.
SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE VALVES ON ALL SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236'.
