Recall 07V299000: 2001–2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 13, 2007

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler manufacturing intl

Potentially affected

4,433vehicles

Model years

2001–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.

Possible consequence

The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on december 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing international at 1-843-695-5041.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Dodge Sprinter 25001 complaints
• 2002 Dodge Sprinter 25000 complaints
• 2003 Dodge Sprinter 25005 complaints
• 2004 Dodge Sprinter 250012 complaints
• 2005 Dodge Sprinter 250021 complaints
• 2006 Dodge Sprinter 250034 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
• 2002 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
• 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 25006 complaints
• 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
• 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 25003 complaints
• 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 25003 complaints