NHTSA Campaign 11V323000 — SPRINTER 3500 2011 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 11V323000. Vehicle: SPRINTER 3500. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V323000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Manufacturer | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 2011100006 |
Official summary
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 3500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. THE SUPPLIER OF THE REAR SPRINGS ROLLED THE SPRING EYE DIAMETER OUT OF TOLERANCE ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTS IN ITS PRODUCTION, AND THEN CORRECTED THE DIAMETER WITHOUT HEATING THE PARTS.
Official consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A CRACK OF THE SPRING EYE OVER TIME, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267.
Official notes
SPRINTER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 2011100006.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89299 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V323000 |
| Make | SPRINTER |
| Model | 3500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 2011100006 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Manufacturer Name | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2011-03-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-04-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 47 |
| Action Date | 2011-11-30 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Report Date | 2011-06-13 |
| Notification Date | 2011-06-14 |
| Official Summary | SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 3500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. THE SUPPLIER OF THE REAR SPRINGS ROLLED THE SPRING EYE DIAMETER OUT OF TOLERANCE ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTS IN ITS PRODUCTION, AND THEN CORRECTED THE DIAMETER WITHOUT HEATING THE PARTS. |
| Official Consequence | THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A CRACK OF THE SPRING EYE OVER TIME, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267. |
| Official Notes / Contact | SPRINTER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 2011100006.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000042039001194770000000046 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |