Vehicle recall 10V294000 · June 29, 2010
Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 4 more models
The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Sprinter safety recall no. 2010090002.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2010
- Filed by
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2010090002
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,589
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Sprinter 2500 (2009): 2009
- Dodge Sprinter 3500 (2009): 2009
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2010): 2010
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2010): 2010
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