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2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others recall: filler pipe and cap

Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor reported this safety recall on June 29, 2010. It covers about 2,589 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,589
reported
Jun 29, 2010
owners notified
Oct 4, 2010
related complaints
4

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
Risk
A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck, possibly leading to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-benz USA is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1‑877‑762‑8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.

Recall number 10V294000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.

Questions about recall 10V294000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others filler pipe and cap?

Yes. Recall 10V294000, reported on June 29, 2010, covers about 2,589 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V294000?

Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-benz USA is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1‑877‑762‑8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.

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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