Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vans, A Capacitor Within The Electronic Control Unit For The Air Bag Can Crack And The Air Bag May Not Activate As Designed. This Condition Is Signaled To The Driver By The Srs-Warning Lamp.
Make Of Vehicle
SPRINTER
Model Of Vehicle
3500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V082000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
The Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly In A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To A Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Electronic Control Unit For The Air Bag. Owner Notification Began On April 14, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Daimlerchrysler International At 1-704-655-1052.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufactur International
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20021031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
281
Date Owners Notified
20030414
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
Date Report Received
20030306
Make Campaign Number
C14