SPRINTER 3500 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V238000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINTER | 3500 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-07-17 | 2006-07-03 | 2006-07-03 |
Production Dates: 2006-04-11 - 2006-04-12
Manufacturers Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Manufacturer Campaign Number: F34
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 235
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE BRAKE FLUID USED WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. DUE TO THE HIGH WATER CONTENT THE BOILING POINT OF THE SUBJECT BRAKE FLUID IS REDUCED.
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING HARD BRAKING SITUATIONS AND MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASING BRAKE DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL FLUSH AND REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-704-655-1000.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F34.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
