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Recall 08V-687

SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR recalled the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500: Parking brake.

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-687
Reported
December 22, 2008
Vehicles affected
6 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. The threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake may break. The threaded bush together with the adjustment screw may detach from its bracket.

The risk

If this occurred, the parking brake function may be lost. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 27, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-[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 <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles