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SevereNHTSA·15V261000·Announced 2015-05-05

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2015 Sprinter Vehicles Due to Oil Leak Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because oil may leak from the chain tensioner gasket, posing a fire and road hazard risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine oil leak) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured between February 28, 2014, and January 22, 2015. The recall involves 1,335 vehicles where oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

The leaking oil may drip onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the oil may create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall identified as 14V-764.

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
1,335

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 3500
  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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