Recall 08V110000: Brake Master Cylinder Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE : March 07, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V110000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 40

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling 40 M/Y 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 cargo vans for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems." Some of these vans may not have had the correct brake components installed.

CONSEQUENCE:
This standard specifies requirements for vehicles equipped with hydraulic and electric service brake systems, and associated parking brake systems. The purpose of this standard is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.

NOTES:
Customers 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.