| NHTSA Recall # | 105765 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V261000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 2500 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date of notification | 18/05/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 28/02/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 22/01/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 05/05/15 |
| Report created | 05/05/15 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 1335 |
| 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |