NHTSA Recall 14V762000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,871 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz E250.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V762000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2014120002 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | December 1, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Safety 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 on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V762000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E250 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK250 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML250 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.