Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc (Dvusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2006 Dodge And Freightliner Sprinter 2500 And 3500 Vans Manufactured June 30, 2003, To August 31, 2006. The Instrument Cluster On The Affected Vehicles Fails To Illuminate The Brake Warning Lamp In The Instrument Cluster During The Vehicle Start Up Bulb-FunCTIon Check. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 105, “Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER 2500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
16V833000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Without The Brake Lamp Illuminating During The Vehicle Start Up Bulb-FunCTIon Check, The Driver Has No Confirmation That The Lamp Is Working And Therefore May Not Know Whether Or Not The Lamp Will Illuminate If The Brake Fluid Level Is Low. If The Operator Is Unaware That The Vehicle Has Low Brake Fluid, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
DvUSA Will Notify Owners, And DvUSA And Dodge Dealers Will Correct The Instrument Cluster Software, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notification Was Sent To Owners On January 6, 2017. A Second Notice Will Be Mailed To Owners Once The Remedy Becomes Available. The Recall Began On July 27, 2017. Owners May Contact DvUSA Customer Service At 1-770-705-2070.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030630
End Of Manufacture
20060831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17501
Date Owners Notified
20170727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Date Report Received
20161117
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105