NHTSA recall campaign
08V347000
ManufacturerSPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPORReported2008-07-29Affected246 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 246 MY 2008 DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER 2500 TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE SPRING LEAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT RAW MATERIAL. THEREFORE THE LEAVES ARE THICKER THAN THE SERIAL COMPONENTS.
Risk
THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →