| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 21, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Model Affected |
SPRINTER 2500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
6101
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 21, 2007
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6101
Model Affected
2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Defect Consequence:
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6101
Notes:
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 11, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected |
SPRINTER 2500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
727
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 11, 2008
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
727
Model Affected
2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Defect Summary:
CHRYSLER/SPRINTER IS RECALLING 727 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH 144 INCH WHEELBASE AND STANDARD ROOF HEIGHT. THESE VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201U, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' SOME VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD CERTAIN HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS INSTALLED AT THE C-PILLAR.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS ARE MISSING, THE APPROPRIATE PADS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
727
Notes:
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR H09
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected |
SPRINTER 2500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
461
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
461
Model Affected
2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. AFTER NORMAL PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE VEHICLES ARE DISASSEMBED FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US AND THE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED WHEN RE-ASSEMBLED.
Defect Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK CAN LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE TANK FASTENING STRAPS AND THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER INTERNATIONAL AT 843-695-5041.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
461
Notes:
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