NHTSA recall 04V600000
Tires › Valve
Sprinter 2500
Reported Dec 23, 200423,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTLMaker’s number D53Built Apr 1, 2001 – Dec 16, 2004
The defect
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 remedy
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.