Recall 08V339000 — STEERING:COLUMN Defect in 2001-2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V339000 |
| Manufacturer | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2001 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2001 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2002 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 2006 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500, 2006 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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