Recall 07V299000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2001-2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,433 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V299000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,433 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2006 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
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