Recall 15V261000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

May 5, 2015

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA…

Potentially affected

1,335vehicles

Model years

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 - 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.

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 May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250023 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350037 complaints