2005 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 |
2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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