Sprinter 2500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
Head Restraint System: By Symptom
Recall 08V109000: Head Impact Non-Compliance
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2007-2008
MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support
MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V109000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Structure
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 727
SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling 727 M/Y 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans
fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201U, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Some vans may not
have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the C-Pillar.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The manufacturer has not yet
provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
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.
