NHTSA recall 08V-687 (08V687000)

parking brake recall reported December 22, 2008 - about 6 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V687000
Also written as: 08V-687
Reported: December 22, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~6
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION MAY BE LOST. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-687 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Sprinter 3500 - 2007

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