NHTSA Recall 07V325000: Mounting (fuel system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 461 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dodge Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V325000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | July 26, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.
Safety risk
The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. The recall began on october 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler international at 843-695-5041.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V325000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2007 |
| Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2007 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2007 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2007 |
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.