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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V833000

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Published November 17, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 17, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V833000, published November 17, 2016. Recalling firm: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL; 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.

What's the hazard

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Lot
2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 | 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 | 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 | 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 | 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2005 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2006 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2006 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2005 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V833000 on November 17, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: SPRINTER 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)