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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall 14V764: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

NHTSA campaign 14V764, reported December 1, 2014, 8,279 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V764Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250020142015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350020142015