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Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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 covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V764000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 1, 2014
Owners notified
Dec 19, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
8,279
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 28, 2014 to Nov 21, 2014
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Maker's own recall number
2014120003

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.

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