2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 RECALL - #08V339000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2007 - 11/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/2008 |
| Influenced by |
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Owners Notified on |
2/16/2009 |
| # Affected |
10 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 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. |
| Consequences |
THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057. |
| Notes |
CHRYSLER'S RECALL NO. H25.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 |
2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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