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Campaign 11V410 Posted August 9, 2011 665 units

2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter Recall 11V410: Intake Leak

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V410 covers 665 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans for intake-manifold corrosion. Free repair at any franchised Dodge dealer.

Dodge is recalling 665 2002-2003 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans because corrosion inside the intake manifold can create an exhaust gas leak, damage the fuel return line, and heat the firewall insulation. Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire, and the Dodge dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The intake manifold on 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans directs air into the engine so diesel fuel can burn correctly. On these vans, the affected area is tied to the exhaust channel in the intake manifold, where hot exhaust gases pass through the assembly. That part needs to stay solid and sealed while it handles heat, fuel byproducts, and normal engine vibration.

The problem is corrosion inside the intake manifold. Sulfur in the diesel fuel reacts under certain operating conditions and forms sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel. Acid attacks the metal surface, and that corrosion weakens the manifold instead of letting it keep exhaust flow contained as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. A van that feels normal still needs the recall repair if its VIN is included, because the defect is inside the intake manifold and is not something an owner can confirm from the driver seat.

Who's affected?

Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans are both listed, all tied to the exhaust system.

2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Exhaust system
2002 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Exhaust system
2003 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Exhaust system
2002 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Exhaust system
2002 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Exhaust system
Units affected665

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.

What's the safety risk?

Intake manifold corrosion can let exhaust gas leak, damage the fuel return line, cause fuel leakage, and damage firewall insulation. Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule recall service promptly and ask the dealer about safe use until inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Sprinter 3500 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask whether recall 11V410 is open for your VIN.
  3. Schedule the free intake-manifold inspection and replacement that addresses corrosion linked to exhaust gas leaks, fuel-line damage, and fire risk.
  4. Bring any owner notice you have. If you do not have one, reference recall number 11V410 when you call.
  5. Drive cautiously until the dealer confirms the repair is complete, and stop driving if you smell fuel or exhaust inside the van.

What happens at the repair

The campaign does not list a current remedy status. For included 2002-2003 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans, the known dealer repair is an inspection of the intake manifold and replacement if needed. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Dodge technician inspects the intake manifold for corrosion-related damage and replaces the manifold free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. The filing also says owner notification for this recall began on October 11, 2011.

Timeline

August 9, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
October 11, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V410?

Recall 11V410 covers 665 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans with intake manifolds that can corrode. The corrosion can lead to an exhaust gas leak, fuel return line damage, a fuel leak, and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold for free.

What should I do if my 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Sprinter 3500 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 11V410. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the intake manifold inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 11V410 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, and the recall remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vans.

What is the safety risk in recall 11V410?

The safety risk is fire tied to intake manifold corrosion. NHTSA campaign 11V410 says the corrosion can cause an exhaust gas leak, damage the fuel return line, lead to a fuel leak, and damage firewall insulation. The repair path is an intake manifold inspection and free replacement when needed.

What if I bought my Dodge Sprinter used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2002-2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Sprinter 3500 still qualifies if its VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Dodge dealer with recall number 11V410.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V410000
Dodge customer service1-800-853-1403
NHTSA recall #11V410
NHTSA recall # (full)11V410000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →