2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others recall: instrument cluster/panel

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on November 17, 2016. It covers about 17,501 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 17,501
reported: Nov 17, 2016
owners notified: Jul 27, 2017
related complaints: 20

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

What is wrong: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑770‑705‑2070.

Recall number 16V833000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Sprinter 2500 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Dodge Sprinter 3500 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 16V833000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others instrument cluster/panel?

Yes. Recall 16V833000, reported on November 17, 2016, covers about 17,501 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V833000?

DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑770‑705‑2070.

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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