Recall 10V294 affects 2,589 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles for a cracked oil-filler-neck spring plate. Free repair at a franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge recall 10V294 covers 2,589 2009-2010 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles because the spring plate that holds the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover can crack. Oil can leak into the engine compartment, soil the road surface, and increase crash risk; the Dodge dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The oil filler neck on 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans is the tube used to add engine oil. A spring plate attaches that filler neck to the cylinder-head cover, which is the cover over the top of the engine. That attachment is meant to hold the filler neck steady while the engine vibrates and heats up during normal driving.
On affected Sprinter vans, the spring plate that secures the oil filler neck can crack. Once the plate cracks, the filler neck is no longer held the way it was designed to be held. The recall filing identifies the cracked spring plate as the defect, but it does not give a separate root-cause explanation for why the plate cracks.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a sound, smell, warning light, or drivability change that owners can use to spot the cracked spring plate before it fails.
Who's affected?
Covers the Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 across the 2009-2010 model years, with the same fuel filler pipe and cap issue.
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | fuel system |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | fuel system |
| 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | fuel system |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | fuel system |
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | fuel system |
| 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | fuel system |
| 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 2,589 |
A matching year and Sprinter model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked spring plate can let engine oil leak from the oil filler neck into the engine compartment. Oil and dirt buildup can soil the road surface and raise crash risk. Schedule the recall service promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Sprinter 3500 is included in this recall.
- Watch for owner notification before scheduling if the repair is not open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to ask about the free oil-filler-neck replacement that stops oil leaking from the cracked spring plate.
- Bring the recall notice if Dodge has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V294 when you call.
- Avoid driving with visible oil leakage until the dealer checks the oil filler neck and spring plate.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Dodge technician will replace the oil filler neck at no charge. The oil filler neck attaches to the cylinder-head cover, where the spring plate can crack. The service visit centers on removing the affected filler neck and installing the replacement part specified for this recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the repair itself is free for included 2009-2010 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles.
Timeline
| June 29, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V294?
Recall 10V294 covers 2,589 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans with an oil-filler-neck spring plate that can crack. Oil can leak into the engine compartment, soil the road surface, and increase crash risk. Dealers replace the oil filler neck for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Sprinter 3500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V294. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the oil filler neck replacement. Reference recall number 10V294 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. For recall 10V294, the dealer replaces the oil filler neck free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an oil leak from the oil filler neck into the engine compartment. That oil leak can lead to dirt buildup in the engine compartment and soiling on the road surface, which increases crash risk. The fix is the free oil filler neck replacement.
What if I bought this Dodge Sprinter used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your van is included, then call a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall 10V294.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V294000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-877-762-8276 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V294 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V294000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →