Recall 14V762000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Report Date
20141201
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250
2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ E250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ ML250

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.