3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2004-12-23
Description
On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16 tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
Consequence
Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the srs-warning lamp.
Consequence
The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C14. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2008-04-15
Description
Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409.
Notes
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.