Recall
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 — 14V764000
NHTSA ID
14V764000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
Sprinter 2500
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2014-12-01
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
8,279
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2014120003
Summary
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.