Dodge Sprinter 2500, 3500; Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 3500 Vehicles

July 31, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     DODGE / SPRINTER 2500     2001-2006
     DODGE / SPRINTER 3500     2001-2006
     FREIGHTLINER / SPRINTER 2500     2001-2006
     FREIGHTLINER / SPRINTER 3500     2001-2006
Manufacturer : SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR Mfr’s Report Date : JUL 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27
Summary: SPRINTER IS RECALLING 27 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ITS INTERIOR VEHICLE MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence: THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057.
Notes: 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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