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

NHTSA campaign 15V261000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed May 5, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
1K
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began May 18, 2015

The defect

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.

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 May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

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 15V261000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.