Mercedes Benz Bus Sprinter: Oil May Leak
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 99 Sprinter buses because an O-ring in the engine may be the wrong specification, potentially allowing oil to leak. Excessive oil loss could damage the engine and harm the environment. The fix involves replacing the chain tensioner sealing ring.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTER. Units affected: 99
- Reason
- On vehicles with affected engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-02-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1b7dc5a7-020f-4c28-b866-5f941ad86909