2015 MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 RECALL - #15V261000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Manufactured between |
2/28/2014 - 1/22/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/5/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Owners Notified on |
5/18/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,335 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2015 MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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