MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V764000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
