Vehicle recall 09V418000 · October 29, 2009
Dodge Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
The intake manifolds may have corroded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.
- Consequence
- Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 843-695-5031.
- Notes
- Sprinter safety recall no. 2010040002.OWNERS 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
- 09V418000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2009
- Filed by
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2010040002
- Owner notification
- June 4, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,423
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Dodge Sprinter 3500 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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