NHTSA recall 08V-347 (08V347000)

suspension recall reported July 29, 2008 - about 246 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V347000
Also written as: 08V-347
Manufacturer number: H26
Reported: July 29, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~246
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-347 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Sprinter 2500 - 2008

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.