NHTSA Recall 07V594000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V594000; Date: Dec. 21, 2007
When this happens, the vehicles may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2008 Fleetwood Icon; 2008 Fleetwood Pulse; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Affected Units:: 6,101
Recall Summary:
On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
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: Mar 3, 2008
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