NHTSA Recall 08V109000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V109000; Date: Mar. 11, 2008
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Affected Units:: 727
Recall Summary:
Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201u, 'occupant protection in interior impact. ' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on April 9, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler/sprinter recall no. H09. 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: Apr 9, 2008
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