Recall 08V339000: Potential Steering Column Detachment

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2001-2006

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2001-2006


MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 15, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V339000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Column

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 27

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling 27 M/Y 2001-2006 Dodge Sprinter 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Sprinter at 843-695-5057.

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.