MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V764000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-19 2014-12-01 2014-12-01

Production Dates: 2014-02-28 - 2014-11-21

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2014120003

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8279

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter "Mercedes" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Consequence

Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120003.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.