Recall 08V109000: Head Impact Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Sprinter 2500 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 07, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V109000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Structure

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 727

SUMMARY:
Sprinter is recalling 727 M/Y 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201U, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the C-Pillar.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.

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.