NHTSA Campaign 07V325000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL · Reported Jul 26, 2007 · 461 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
THE FUEL TANK CAN LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE TANK FASTENING STRAPS AND THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER INTERNATIONAL AT 843-695-5041.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SPRINTER 2500 | 2007 | 461 |
| DODGE | SPRINTER 3500 | 2007 | 461 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2007 | 461 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2007 | 461 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V325000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.