NHTSA Recall 11V410000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 665 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dodge Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V410000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2010040002 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 9, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 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.
Safety risk
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 fire wall. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09v-418). The safety recall began on october 11, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 1-843-695-5031.
Notes
Mbusa's safety recall number is 2010040002.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V410000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2002, 2003 |
| Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2002, 2003 |
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.