FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Make : FREIGHTLINER Model : SPRINTER 2500 Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-02-28 - 2015-01-22
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V261000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-05-18 Date Received by ODI: 2015-05-05 Date Added to Database: 2015-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1335
Summary:
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter "Mercedes" is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to January 22, 2015. 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 May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.