The problem
Sprinter will recall 6 my 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.
The risk
If this occurred, the parking brake function may be lost. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 27, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 Dodge, Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V687000.
- 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.