Oil may leak from chain tensioner gasket
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 e250 bluetec vehicles manufactured november 3, 2014, to december 15, 2014, e250 bluetec 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2014, december 17, 2014, glk250 vehicles manufactured november 13, 2014, to january 30, 2015, and 2015 ml250 bluetec vehicles manufactured december 12, 2014, to february 9, 2015. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2015. owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. note: this is an expansion of nhtsa recall 14v-762.
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FAQ: Recall 15V351000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V351000?
NHTSA recall 15V351000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on June 8, 2015. It addresses: Oil may leak from chain tensioner gasket. The recall affects approximately 814 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V351000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015050005. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.