NHTSA recall 07V-299 (07V299000)

interior lighting recall reported July 13, 2007 - about 4,433 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V299000
Also written as: 07V-299
Reported: July 13, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~4,433
Component: interior lighting

What is being recalled

ON 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.

Why it is dangerous

THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-299 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Sprinter 2500 - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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