Dodge Sprinter 2500; Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2001-2006): Interior lighting
Recall 07V299000 · Jul 13, 2007 · Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
4,433
vehicles affected
4,433
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V299000
- Date
- Jul 13, 2007
- Maker
- Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl
- Units affected
- 4,433
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Interior lighting
- Model years
- 2001-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.
What can happen
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Sprinter 2500 | 2001-2006 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 | 2001-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V299000?
2 models: Dodge Sprinter 2500 (2001-2006), Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2001-2006), about 4,433 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V299000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
What can happen?
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.