Body: roof and pillarsRecall 04V-099 · Sprinter vehicles
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL recall 04V-099 covers 108 Sprinter vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN CARGO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTION FOR RETROFITTING WITH A PARTITION WALL, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE INTERIOR ROOF FOAM INSERTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
The risk
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ROOF FOAM INSERTS IF FOUND MISSING. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D12.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.