NHTSA recall 08V-352 (08V352000)

power train recall reported July 29, 2008 - about 73 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V352000
Also written as: 08V-352
Manufacturer number: H27
Reported: July 29, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~73
Component: power train

What is being recalled

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 79 MY 2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 TRUCKS. SOME OF THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE WHICH WERE LABELED WITH THE CHARGE INDICATOR "S," MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE RADIUS BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE FLANGE.

Why it is dangerous

THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE A BREAKAGE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE LEFT REAR DRIVE SHAFT FOR CHARGE INDICATOR "S" AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 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-352 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Sprinter 3500 - 2008

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