Recall 07V325000: Fuel Tank Retainer Bolt Torque

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2007

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Manufacturing Intl.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V325000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 09, 2007

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 461

SUMMARY:
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.

CONSEQUENCE:
A determination cannot be made that the fuel tank is properly attached.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler International at 843-695-5041.

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.