CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 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 on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.
- 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 Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles built between late 2014 and early 2015 may develop an oil leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area. Leaking oil can drip onto a hot engine surface, which increases the risk of a fire. The leaked oil can also create a slippery road hazard for other drivers, raising the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Mercedes will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace the chain tensioner gasket at no cost to you. You can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2015050005. This recall began on June 23, 2015 and expands NHTSA recall 14V-762.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included, and schedule the free repair with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz E250 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLK250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML250 | 2015 |