NHTSA recall 08V-339 (08V339000)

steering recall reported July 24, 2008 - about 10 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V339000
Also written as: 08V-339
Manufacturer number: H25
Reported: July 24, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~10
Component: steering

What is being recalled

SPRINTER 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.

Why it is dangerous

THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-339 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

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

Dodge Sprinter 3500 - 2002, 2003, 2006

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.