Recall 08V687000: 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 22, 2008

Manufacturer

Sprinter engineering & compliance…

Potentially affected

6vehicles

Model years

2007

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

Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. The threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake may break. The threaded bush together with the adjustment screw may detach from its bracket.

Possible consequence

If this occurred, the parking brake function may be lost. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 27, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Dodge Sprinter 350015 complaints
• 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints