NHTSA Recall 08V339000
STEERING:COLUMNJul 24, 2008· SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Summary
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.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dodge | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2003 | Dodge | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2004 | Dodge | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2005 | Dodge | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2006 | Dodge | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2004 | Dodge | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2005 | Dodge | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2006 | Dodge | SPRINTER 3500 |
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