Auto Recalls for Consumers

2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall - Campaign #07V299000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 RECALL - #07V299000

RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
Manufacturer DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Manufactured between 1/30/2001 - 10/7/2006
Recalled on 7/13/2007
Influenced by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Owners Notified on 12/17/2007
# Affected 4,433
Recalled for INTERIOR LIGHTING
 
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.
Consequences THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
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.
See also 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN

2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Service Bulletins Jun 15, 2007 - 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE REPAIR VS. REPLACE PROCEDURE CHANGE. *KB





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