Vehicle recall 06V238000 · July 3, 2006
Sprinter 2500 and 3500
On certain trucks built on Dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks built on Dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant. Due to the high water content the boiling point of the subject brake fluid is reduced.
- Consequence
- This may affect the proper function of the brake system during hard braking situations and may lead to an increasing brake distance which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will flush and replace the brake fluid free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-704-655-1000.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. F34.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V238000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 2006
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
- Manufacturer campaign
- F34
- Owner notification
- July 17, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 235
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sprinter 2500 (2006): 2006
- Sprinter 3500 (2006): 2006
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