2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others recall: exhaust system
Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor reported this safety recall on October 29, 2009. It covers about 14,423 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,423
- reported
- Oct 29, 2009
- owners notified
- Jun 4, 2010
- related complaints
- 7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V418000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Sprinter 2500 2002-2003 20022003
- Dodge Sprinter 3500 2002-2003 20022003
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2002-2003 20022003
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2002-2003 20022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about engine problems.
2002 Dodge Sprinter 25002003 Dodge Sprinter 25002002 Dodge Sprinter 35002003 Dodge Sprinter 35002002 Freightliner Sprinter 25002003 Freightliner Sprinter 25002002 Freightliner Sprinter 35002003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 09V418000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 09V418000, reported on October 29, 2009, covers about 14,423 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V418000?
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.
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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