FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-02-28 - 2014-11-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V764000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-12-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-12-01 | Date Added to Database: 2014-12-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2014120003 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8279 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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