Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V762000 Reported December 1, 2014

Oil may leak from chain tensioner gasket

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,871 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V762000
Manufacturer Campaign
2014120002
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
4,871
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 2014
Completion Rate
95.50

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain 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. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Safety Consequence

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 on december 19, 2014. owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V762000 or campaign 2014120002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V762000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V762000?

NHTSA recall 14V762000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 1, 2014. It addresses: Oil may leak from chain tensioner gasket. The recall affects approximately 4,871 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V762000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2014120002. 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.