SPRINTER 3500 2011: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V323000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINTER | 3500 | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-11-30 | 2011-06-13 | 2011-06-14 |
Production Dates: 2011-03-01 - 2011-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2011100006
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 3500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. THE SUPPLIER OF THE REAR SPRINGS ROLLED THE SPRING EYE DIAMETER OUT OF TOLERANCE ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTS IN ITS PRODUCTION, AND THEN CORRECTED THE DIAMETER WITHOUT HEATING THE PARTS.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A CRACK OF THE SPRING EYE OVER TIME, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267.
SPRINTER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 2011100006.OWNERS 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 .
