Defect Description For Recall
Sprinter Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Sprinter 3500 Vehicles Sold Both Under The Mercedes-Benz And Freightliner Brand Names. The Supplier Of The Rear Springs Rolled The Spring Eye Diameter Out Of Tolerance On A Limited Number Of Parts In Its ProduCTIon, And Then Corrected The Diameter Without Heating The Parts.
Make Of Vehicle
SPRINTER
Model Of Vehicle
3500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V323000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs
Effect Of Defect
This Could Potentially Lead To A Crack Of The Spring Eye Over Time, Which Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Contacted, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Springs As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During November 2011. Owners May Contact Sprinter At 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Start Of Manufacture
20110301
End Of Manufacture
20110430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47
Date Owners Notified
20111130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Date Report Received
20110613
Make Campaign Number
2011100006