NHTSA Recall 09V418000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V418000; Date: Oct. 29, 2009
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2002 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2002 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2002 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Affected Units:: 14,423
Recall Summary:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 843-695-5031.
Recall Notes:
Sprinter safety recall no. 2010040002. Owners 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: Jun 4, 2010
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