Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter | NHTSA Recall #15V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V261000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter. Affecting model year 2015 sprinter 2500 and sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured february 28, 2014, to january 22, 2015 Includes 1,335 affected units, Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 sprinter 2500 and sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured february 28, 2014, to january 22, 2015

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V261000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter

Report Received Date: 2015-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Oil may leak from chain tensioner gasket

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,335

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.49

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SID: row-cvm8~2tut~f6m3

NHTSA ID: 15V261000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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