NHTSA recall 07V325000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3 more
Reported Jul 26, 2007461 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTLBuilt Sep 9, 2006 – Mar 15, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. after normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.
The risk
The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. the recall began on october 8, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler international at 843-695-5041.