Vehicle recall 14V762000 · December 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz E250, GLK250 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V762000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2014
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2014120002
- Owner notification
- December 19, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,871
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz E250 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Mercedes-Benz ML250 (2015): 2015
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