Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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May 5, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to January 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

NHTSA ID: 15V261000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,335

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 87.49

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February 10, 2015

(Campaign #: 2015020004)

Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

NHTSA ID: 15V082000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 5,586

Consequence Summary:

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 73.06

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