SPRINTER IS RECALLING 79 MY 2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 TRUCKS

Jul 29, 2008 — Recall Campaign #08V352000

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.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 73 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

08V352000

Manufacturer:	SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Recall date:	July 29, 2008
NHTSA Campaign #:	08V352000
Units affected:	73

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE A BREAKAGE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Corrective action:: 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.
Notes:: SPRINTER RECALL NO. H27.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.

Affects the following:

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 Complaints
We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my vehicle. Mercedes manufacturer for our motor should be responsible for this issue since there have been so many reported issues with this part. Can you please evaluate the complaint and advise.;
2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Complaints
2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BUT, WAS UNABLE TO GET AN UNDERSTANDING IF THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL AND WHAT DEALER WOULD BE WILLING TO COMPLETE. *JS *DT*DT *JS *JS *JS;
2009 FLEETWOOD PULSE Complaints
MY INSIDE DUAL TIRE SIDEWALL UNZIPPED AT 60MPH ON MY SPRINTER BASED MINI- MOTORHOME WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON I-5. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS PRIOR TO HEARING A LOUD BANG. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE ON MY VEHICLE. ( I HAVE SINCE LEARNED OF DOZENS OF SIMILAR FAILURES ON VEHICLES LIKE MINE USING THE SAME OEM TIRE MANUFACTURED BY KUMHO). MY SPRINTER (AND OEM TIRES) HAVE ONLY 23,300 MILES ON THEM. WHEN THE TIRE BLEW I REDUCED MY SPEED AND HAD THE BLOWN TIRE REPLACED WITH A SPARE AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE SERVICE LOCATION. ON THE SAME DAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE AND DAMAGED TIRE TO THE NEAREST KUMHO DEALER. HE CONTACTED KUMHO IN MY PRESENCE. KUMHO REFUSED TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK THE FAILED TIRE TO THE KUMHO DEALER IN MY HOMETOWN. KUMHO OFFERED A PRO-RATED ALLOWANCE ON THE FAILED TIRE WHICH I REFUSED NOW KNOWING OF THE MANY FAILURES AND FEARING POSSIBLE INJURY TO MY FAMILY AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY IF ALL THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. I REQUESTED MY LOCAL KUMHO DEALER GO UP THE CHAIN OF COMMAND AT KUMHO FOR A PRO-RATED ALLOWANCE ON ALL SIX TIRES. NO RESPONSE AS OF THIS DATE. I STILL HAVE THE FAILED TIRE IN MY POSSESSION AND AM ARRANGING TO HAVE ALL TIRES REPLACED WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN KUMHO TIRES. IT IS CLEAR THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR WHICH KUMHO HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. I AM FORTUNATE MY FAILURE WAS ON A DUAL, WAS DETECTED BY A TPMS SYSTEM, AND DID NOT RESULT IN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. OTHERS MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY. *TR;