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2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall: In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner…

NHTSA campaign 14V764000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 1, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
8K
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Dec 19, 2014

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

The 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.

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The fix — what to do

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120003.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V764000 (manufacturer number 2014120003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.