2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 recall: diesel
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter reported this safety recall on May 5, 2015. It covers about 1,335 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,335
- reported
- May 5, 2015
- owners notified
- May 18, 2015
- related complaints
- 2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V261000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 15V261000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 diesel?
Yes. Recall 15V261000, reported on May 5, 2015, covers about 1,335 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V261000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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