Recall 07V-325
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL recalled the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-325
- Reported
- July 26, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 461 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
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 [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007
- Dodge Sprinter 3500 2007