NHTSA recall 15V261000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 more
Reported May 5, 20151,335 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA SprinterBuilt Feb 28, 2014 – Jan 22, 2015
The defect
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.
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 May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.