Recall 09V418000: Intake Manifold Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2002-2003

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2002-2003

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: Ocrober 16, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V418000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 13509

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and Freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.

CONSEQUENCE:
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or Sprinter at 843-695-5031.

NOTES:
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 http://www.safercar.gov.