NHTSA Recall 04V600000: Valve (tires)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,000 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V600000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D53 |
| Component | TIRES › VALVE |
| Report received | December 23, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
Safety risk
Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V600000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.