2002-2005 Sprinter 2500 recall: valve

Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl reported this safety recall on December 23, 2004. It covers about 23,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 23,000
reported: Dec 23, 2004
owners notified: Apr 4, 2005
related complaints: 1

Tires: valve

What is wrong: On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
Risk: Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 04V600000

Affected vehicles

Sprinter 2500 2002-2005 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about tires problems.

2002 Sprinter 2500 2003 Sprinter 2500 2004 Sprinter 2500 2005 Sprinter 2500

Questions about recall 04V600000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Sprinter 2500 valve?

Yes. Recall 04V600000, reported on December 23, 2004, covers about 23,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V600000?

Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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