NHTSA Recall 07V299000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V299000; Date: Jul. 13, 2007
The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2002 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2002 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Affected Units:: 4,433
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on December 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing International at 1-843-695-5041.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 2007
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