NHTSA Recall 15V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V261000; Date: May. 5, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter
Affected Units:: 1,335
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 2015
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