Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2014/183: Oil May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 21,679
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 1 February 2014 and 30 November 2014. On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK Defect: On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 1 February 2014 and 30 November 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 21,679 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRV1500 or the DVSA reference R/2014/183. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2014/182 on 16 Jan 2015, for oil may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/184 on 16 Jan 2015, for oil may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/183, launched 16 January 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.