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NHTSA Campaign 14V764000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter · Reported Dec 1, 2014 · 8,279 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2014 8,279
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2015 8,279
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2014 8,279
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015 8,279

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V764000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.