Oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
December 18, 2014
of ConsumerAffairs
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 4,871 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.
Oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area and 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.
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 26, 2014.
Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.