Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V410000 Reported August 9, 2011

Intake manifold

Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor · Engine And Engine Cooling · 665 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V410000
Manufacturer Campaign
2010040002
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
665
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 9, 2011

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles. the intake manifolds may have corroded. a chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.

Safety Consequence

Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the fire wall. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. chrysler, llc will notify owners of dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09v-418). the safety recall began on october 11, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 1-843-695-5031.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor dealer and reference recall ID 11V410000 or campaign 2010040002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V410000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V410000?

NHTSA recall 11V410000 was issued by Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor on August 9, 2011. It addresses: Intake manifold. The recall affects approximately 665 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V410000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2010040002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.