2007–2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 & 2007–2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler/Sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner Sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201U, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.
💥 The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V109000
- Manufacturer recall #
- H09
- Manufacturer
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Vehicles affected
- 727
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 9, 2008
- Built
- Aug 25, 2006 – Jan 14, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler/Sprinter recall no. H09.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.