Oil filler neck/oil leak
Defect Summary
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. the spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
Safety Consequence
A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck, possibly leading to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. mercedes-benz usa is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1-877-762-8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
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FAQ: Recall 10V294000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V294000?
NHTSA recall 10V294000 was issued by Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor on June 29, 2010. It addresses: Oil filler neck/oil leak. The recall affects approximately 2,589 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V294000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2010090002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.