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NHTSA recall 14V764000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 more

Reported Dec 1, 20148,279 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA SprinterMaker’s number 2014120003Built Feb 28, 2014 – Nov 21, 2014

The defect

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.

The 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.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500
20142015
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
20152014

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.