Mercedes expands recall of BlueTec and GLK vehicles

Oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area

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Clik here to view.Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling an additional 814 model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 2015.

This is an expansion of the recall issued last December.

Oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area 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.

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on June 19, 2015.

Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005.