2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others recall: exhaust system
Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor reported this safety recall on August 9, 2011. It covers about 665 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 665
- reported
- Aug 9, 2011
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 2011
- related complaints
- 7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 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 fire wall. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09v‑418). The safety recall began on october 11, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403 or sprinter at 1‑843‑695‑5031.
Recall number 11V410000
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 11V410000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 11V410000, reported on August 9, 2011, covers about 665 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V410000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09v‑418). The safety recall began on october 11, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403 or sprinter at 1‑843‑695‑5031.
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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