2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall - Campaign #08V339000

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2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 RECALL - #08V339000

RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN

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.

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Vehicle 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Manufacturer SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR Manufactured between 11/1/2007 - 11/30/2007 Recalled on 7/24/2008 Influenced by SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR Owners Notified on 2/16/2009 # Affected 10 Recalled for STEERING:COLUMN Description 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. Consequences THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action 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. Notes CHRYSLER'S RECALL NO. H25.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL