Vehicle recall 08V109000 · March 11, 2008
Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500
These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201U, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain…
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- Summary
- Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201U, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on April 9, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler/sprinter recall no. H09.CUSTOMERS may 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
- 08V109000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2008
- Filed by
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Manufacturer campaign
- H09
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 727
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Sprinter 2500 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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