Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Technical Service Bulletin # D44
Date: 041001
Recall - EGR Valve Replacement
October 2004
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification D44 - EGR Valve
Models
2004
(VA)
Dodge Sprinter and Freightuner Sprinter
IMPORTANT:
Many of the above vehicles have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this notification.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve on about 9,400 of the above vehicles may malfunction. This could cause limited engine output and vehicle
speed as well as illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Repair
The EGR valve must be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Parts Information
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced, will receive enough EGR valve packages, P/N CFB1D44O, to service about 10% of
those vehicles. Each package contains an EGR valve and gasket.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the
DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record Customer Satisfaction
Notification service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation number and time allowance shown.
Add the cost of the parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete claim processing instructions.
Dealer Notification
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer notification letter by mail. Two additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS. To view this
notification on DealerCONNECT, select TechCONNECT on the Service tab, click on "Search for Service Bulletins", choose "By Subject", enter the
notification code and then click on the "Search" button.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to DaimlerChrysler are being notified of the service requirement by mail. They are requested to schedule