Dodge Sprinter 2500 2001

Model Sprinter 2500 made in 2001 by Dodge got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting and steering.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
INTERIOR LIGHTING
07V299000DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTLfrom 01/30/2001 to 10/07/2006V (Vehicle)443312/17/2007MFRDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL07/13/200707/13/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. in extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Consequence SummaryThe switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. the recall began on december 17, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing international at 1-843-695-5041.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - COLUMN
08V339000SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPORfrom 11/01/2007 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)1002/16/2009MFRDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL07/24/200807/24/2008
Defect SummarySprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. the welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. the result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Consequence SummaryThe operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. owners may contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.
NotesChrysler's recall no. h25.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
12/09/2007109/23/2007
 I recently bought a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo and the heater do not work on the car. now that it is winter and very cold i do not have any heat at all. my windows will not defrost and it is becoming a huge problem. i see that it is a common problem after doing more research and why haven't it been recalled yet. according to reports that i have pulled up for the repair the part alone is running about $130 and i don't even want to discuss the cost of labor. what are you going to do? jw *tr