2001–2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 & 2001–2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 + 2 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 08V339000
- Manufacturer recall #
- H25
- Manufacturer
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Owner phone
- 1-843-695-5057
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 16, 2009
- Built
- Nov 1, 2007 – Nov 30, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler's recall no. H25.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.