The 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has two recalls, the more serious being a potential fire risk on vehicles equipped with rear air conditioning, where the interior light units mounted in the rear AC ductwork can overheat and short-circuit after extended use.
The second recall involves the instrument cluster's brake warning lamp, which fails to light up during the startup bulb check. Because the lamp never confirms it is working, a driver may not realize it has failed and could miss a genuine brake system warning while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster doesn't light up during the vehicle's startup bulb check, failing to confirm the lamp works properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software to ensure the brake warning lamp illuminates correctly during startup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Rear interior light units mounted in the air conditioning duct can overheat during long operation. Heat from the bulb may distort the lens, causing electrical contacts to short circuit and potentially start a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps with modified versions that have lower wattage bulbs.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
