Recall 10V294000: Engine Oil Filler Neck Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2009

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 28, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V294000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine : Oil Filler Pipe and Cap

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2589

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from November 2009 through March 2010 and sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Dodge brand name. The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.

CONSEQUENCE:
A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-Benz USA is handling the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and Chrysler is handling the Dodge Sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Mercedes-Benz And Freightliner Sprinter Owners may contact MBUSA, LLC at 1-877-762-8276, and Dodge Sprinter owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

NOTES:
Owners 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.