| Make : SPRINTER | Model : 2500 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010401 - 20041216 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V600000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050404 | Date Received by ODI: 20041223 | Date Added to Database: 20041223 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: D53 | ||
| Component: TIRES:VALVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 23000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM. |
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Consequence:
SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE VALVES ON ALL SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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