NHTSA recall 14V-764 (14V764000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported December 1, 2014 - about 8,279 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V764000
- Also written as
- 14V-764
- Manufacturer number
- 2014120003
- Reported
- December 1, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,279
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-764 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.