Tire Valve problems of the 2003 Dodge Sprinter

Five problems related to tire valve have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Valve problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2007

I have had 3 valve stem failures where the stem goes into the rim in approx 6 weeks of time resulting in flat tires. Last one was while parked but was rapid deflation told stems from the factory were not the correct stems. Replaced by the dealer for free all stems.

2 Tire Valve problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2004

Recall campaign 04v600000 concerning tire valve. While driving 60 mph the vehicle swayed severely across the road. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle off the main road, and noticed the right rear tire was flat. Then, consumer changed the tire, and drove the vehicle to his brother in law's home. He inflated the tire with air, and noticed air leaking from the valve stem. Consumer was unable to get the other three tires repaired under this recall.

3 Tire Valve problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2004

Tire valves suddenly allow air to escape from wheel, a collision could have easily occurred. Found that the valve was faulty, and failed due to high temperatures generated by disc brakes. Pe04066_cat.

4 Tire Valve problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2004

While stopping for a red light consumer heard a loud noise. Cfonsumer got out of vehicle and noticed that tire flat. Aaa was called, who indicated that the valve stem blew out. The next day while the vehicle was sitting in the driveway the valve stem blew out again at another another tire. Pe04066_cat.

5 Tire Valve problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2004

I have a 2003 freightliner Sprinter van, made by mercedes, and while on a trip I noticed a low tire and when I attempted to add air the valve stem threaded brass part separated from the neoprene. I took it to a tire place and had the valve stem replaced. About a week later, on the trip back to florida, I woke up in the morning to find another different tire flat with the valve stem delaminated and I changed it myself. When I got home, I contacted Dodge for help got a cold shoulder. I then had all 5 dismounted and metal stems installed. I have the failed stems if you would like to see them. I am a member of a chat group devoted to the Sprinter and several owners have reported the same problem. I think this is a chronic problem and could result in a highway accident with serious results. Pe04066_cat.