Recall 08V352000: L/H Rear Axle Shaft Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2008

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 23, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V352000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 79

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling 79 M/Y 2008 Dodge Spriter 3500 trucks. Some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator "S," may contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange.

CONSEQUENCE:
These cracks may cause a breakage of the drive shaft increasing the risk of crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator "S" and replace it free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

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.