NHTSA Recall 10V294000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V294000; Date: Jun. 29, 2010
A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck, possibly leading to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500; 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Affected Units:: 2,589
Recall Summary:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from November 2009 through March 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and Dodge brand name. The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-benz USA is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and Chrysler is handling the Dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall began on October 4, 2010. Mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, LLC at 1-877-762-8276, and Dodge sprinter owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Recall Notes:
Sprinter safety recall no. 2010090002. 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: Oct 4, 2010
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