Recall 04V600000 — TIRES:VALVE Defect in 2002-2005 SPRINTER 2500
RECALL This recall affects up to 23,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V600000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL |
| Vehicles Affected | 23,000 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM.
Safety Consequence
SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE VALVES ON ALL SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Related Recalls for SPRINTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V325000 | 2009 SPRINTER MINI-BUS | EQUIPMENT | 14 | |
| 11V323000 | 2011 SPRINTER 3500 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 47 | |
| 11V324000 | 2011 SPRINTER 2500 | SEATS | 47 | |
| 09V325000 | 2007 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 | |
| 08V134000 | 2005 SPRINTER 3500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 334 | |
| 08V387000 | 2007 SPRINTER 3500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 465 | |
| 08V173000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6 | |
| 07V095000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 29 | |
| 06V238000 | 2006 SPRINTER 3500 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 235 | |
| 04V099000 | 2004 SPRINTER C3500 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 108 |