The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V294000·Announced 2010-06-29

Dodge, Freightliner, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vehicles Recalled for Oil Leak Risk

NHTSA is recalling 2,589 Dodge, Freightliner, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans from 2009-2010 because a cracked spring plate may cause engine oil to leak into the engine compartment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a vehicle crash is a stated potential consequence, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for 2,589 Dodge, Freightliner, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2009 and March 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the spring plate that attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover, which may crack.

A crack in this component can result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck. This leakage may lead to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment and subsequent soiling of the road surface, which could potentially lead to a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mercedes-Benz USA is handling owner notification and remedies for Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter owners, while Chrysler is handling these for Dodge Sprinter owners. The safety recall began on October 4, 2010. Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Owners can contact MBUSA, LLC at 1-877-762-8276 or Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
2,589

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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