CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vehicles built between February 28, 2014 and January 22, 2015 may leak oil from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Leaking oil can drip onto a hot engine surface, which raises the risk of a fire. The oil on the road can also be a hazard to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands an earlier recall, 14V-764.
Mercedes will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket free of charge. Owners can contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 |