NHTSA Campaign 15V261000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter · Reported May 5, 2015 · 1,335 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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 May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2015 1,335
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015 1,335
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2015 1,335
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015 1,335

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V261000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.