Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter Vans Recalled for Intake Manifold Corrosion

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and Freightliner vehicles. The recall involves 665 units. The defect is caused by a chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel, which can form sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold under certain conditions, leading to corrosion.

This corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line causing a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the firewall. If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC will notify owners of Dodge Sprinters, and Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners of Freightliner Sprinters. This recall began on October 11, 2011, and is an expansion of a previous recall campaign. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or Sprinter at 1-843-695-5031.

The recalled product

Product

DODGE, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Brand

DODGE

Manufacturer

SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Van

Hazard

• fire
• fuel-leak

Affected units

665

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