Recall 06V238000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2006-2006 SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 235 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V238000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL |
| Vehicles Affected | 235 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE BRAKE FLUID USED WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. DUE TO THE HIGH WATER CONTENT THE BOILING POINT OF THE SUBJECT BRAKE FLUID IS REDUCED.
Safety Consequence
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING HARD BRAKING SITUATIONS AND MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASING BRAKE DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FLUSH AND REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-704-655-1000.
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 | |
| 04V600000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | TIRES:VALVE | 23,000 | |
| 04V099000 | 2004 SPRINTER C3500 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 108 |