Recall 08V687000: Parking Brake Adjuster Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Dodge/Sprinter 3500 2007

Freightliner/Sprinter 3500 2007

MANUFACTURER: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Support

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 18, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V687000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Parking Brake

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6

SUMMARY:
Sprinter will recall 6 M/Y 2007 Dodge 3500 and Freightliner 3500 vehicles. The threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake may break. The threaded bush together with the adjustment screw may detach from its bracket.

CONSEQUENCE:
if this occurred, the parking brake function may be lost. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The manufacturer has Not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

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.