MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V261000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-18 2015-05-05 2015-05-05

Production Dates: 2014-02-28 - 2015-01-22

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

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1335

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.