Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor | NHTSA Recall #11V410000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V410000 by Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor. Includes 665 affected units, INTAKE MANIFOLD, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V410000

Manufacturer: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor

Report Received Date: 2011-08-09T00:00:00

Subject: Intake manifold

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 665

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2010040002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V410000

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