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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V261000

2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Published May 5, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V261000, published May 5, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Lot
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V261000 on May 5, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)