Recalls for your 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500

Recalls for 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2009-10-29
Description
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles.  The intake manifolds may have corroded.  A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.  

Consequence
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge.  Chrysler, llc is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  The recall began on june 4, 2010.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 843-695-5031.

Notes
Sprinter safety recall no.  2010040002.owners 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 .

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2011-08-12
Description
Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles.  The intake manifolds may have corroded.  A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.  

Consequence
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the fire wall.  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge.  Chrysler, llc will notify owners of dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters.  This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09v-418).  The safety recall began on october 11, 2011.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 1-843-695-5031.

Notes
Mbusa's safety recall number is 2010040002.owners 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 .

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:COLUMN


Posted on: 2008-07-24
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.

Consequence
The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.