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NHTSA Recall 14V764000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,279 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

8,279
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2014
owners notified (December 19)
NHTSA campaign14V764000
Manufacturer campaign2014120003
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedDecember 1, 2014
Owner notificationDecember 19, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

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 1-877-762-8267. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120003.

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 14V764000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002014, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002014, 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.