NHTSA Recall 07V325000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V325000; Date: Jul. 26, 2007
The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Affected Units:: 461
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 8, 2007
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