Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Rear Air Conditioning System, The Interior Lamp Is Equipped With An 18W Lamp And A Scattering Lens. In Extremely Hot And Humid Conditions, The Combination Of Heat And Humidity, And The Heat From The Lamp Due To Extreme Long Term Operation, Can Distort The Scattering Lens.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER 2500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
07V299000
Component Description
Interior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
The Switching Contacts Of The Lamp May Cause A Short Circuit Of The Rear Lamp Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rear Interior Lamps Free Of Charge With A Modified Version Which Is Not Subject To The Impacts Of Heat And Humidity. The Recall Began On December 17, 2007. Owners May Contact Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing International At 1-843-695-5041.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Start Of Manufacture
20010130
End Of Manufacture
20061007
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4433
Date Owners Notified
20071217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Date Report Received
20070713