NHTSA Campaign 07V594000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR · Reported Dec 21, 2007 · 6,101 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Consequence
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SPRINTER 2500 | 2007 | 6,101 |
| DODGE | SPRINTER 3500 | 2007 | 6,101 |
| FLEETWOOD | ICON | 2008 | 6,101 |
| FLEETWOOD | PULSE | 2008 | 6,101 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2007 | 6,101 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2007 | 6,101 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V594000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.