Recall 14V762000: 2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 1, 2014

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

4,871vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Possible 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 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Mercedes-Benz E2507 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz E2505 complaints
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK25021 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK25019 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML25010 complaints