Recall
Dodge Sprinter 2500 — 08V347000
NHTSA ID
08V347000
Make
Dodge
Model
Sprinter 2500
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-07-29
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Units Affected
246
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
H26
Summary
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 246 MY 2008 DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER 2500 TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE SPRING LEAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT RAW MATERIAL. THEREFORE THE LEAVES ARE THICKER THAN THE SERIAL COMPONENTS.
Consequence
THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.