2001-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recall: interior lighting

Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl reported this safety recall on July 13, 2007. It covers about 4,433 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,433
reported: Jul 13, 2007
owners notified: Dec 17, 2007
related complaints: 6

Interior lighting

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 07V299000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Sprinter 2500 2001-2006 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2001-2006 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about lights problems.

2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500

Questions about recall 07V299000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 07V299000, reported on July 13, 2007, covers about 4,433 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V299000?

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.

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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