Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz USA (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002- 2003 Sprinter 2500 And 3500 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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER 2500
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
11V410000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
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 Fire Wall. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Intake Manifold Free Of Charge. Chrysler, Llc Will Notify Owners Of Dodge Sprinters And MbUSA Will Notify Owners Freightliner Sprinters. This Recall Is An Expansion Of A Previous Recall (Please See Recall Campaign 09V-418). The Safety Recall Began On October 11, 2011. Owners May Contact Chrysler At 1-800-853-1403 Or Sprinter At 1-843-695-5031.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
665
Date Owners Notified
20111011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Date Report Received
20110809
Make Campaign Number
2010040002