Recall
Dodge Sprinter 2500 — 07V325000
NHTSA ID
07V325000
Make
Dodge
Model
Sprinter 2500
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-07-26
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Units Affected
461
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. AFTER NORMAL PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE VEHICLES ARE DISASSEMBED FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US AND THE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED WHEN RE-ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK CAN LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE TANK FASTENING STRAPS AND THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER INTERNATIONAL AT 843-695-5041.