Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Oil May Leak
Mercedes Benz Sprinter Recall Summary Certain Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles with diesel engines may have an improperly manufactured O-ring in the chain tensioner that could allow oil to leak. This affects approximately 21,679 vehicles in the United Kingdom. The issue will be corrected by replacing the chain tensioner sealing ring.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 21,679
- Reason
- On certain diesel 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
- 2015-01-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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