Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007
Model Sprinter 3500 made in 2007 by Freightliner got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding wheels. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2007
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
07V594000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 05/01/2006 to 10/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6101 | 03/03/2008 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | When this happens, the vehicles may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
07V325000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | from 09/09/2006 to 03/15/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 461 | 10/08/2007 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 07/26/2007 | 07/26/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. after normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. the recall began on october 8, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler international at 843-695-5041. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
08V687000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 08/01/2006 to 10/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 03/30/2009 | MFR | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | 12/22/2008 | 12/24/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. the threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake may break. the threaded bush together with the adjustment screw may detach from its bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurred, the parking brake function may be lost. this could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 27, 2009. owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
08V110000 | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR | from 12/12/2006 to 01/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 34 | 06/30/2008 | MFR | DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. some of these vans may not have had the correct brake components installed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in poor braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. the recall began on june 30, 2008. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Sprinter recall no. h10.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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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WHEELS | |||||
G48 | 03/01/2008 | 10025341 | About 4,800 of the vehicles may be missing the gross combined weight rating (gcwr) and certain long wheel base and optional equipment information. csc was received. *pe | 07/30/2008 |