2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 RECALL - #07V594000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2006 - 10/31/2007 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/2007 |
| Influenced by |
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Owners Notified on |
3/3/2008 |
| # Affected |
6,101 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997. |
| Notes |
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 |
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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