Sprinter Valve Recall 04V600000 (23K Vehicles)

The problem

On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.

The risk

Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Sprinter dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V600000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Sprinter 2500	0	1	A
2003 Sprinter 2500	1	3	C
2004 Sprinter 2500	1	3	C
2005 Sprinter 2500	3	5	D

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Questions

Is the 04V600000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V600000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V600000 announced?

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL reported it to NHTSA on December 23, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Tires: valve Sprinter recall