Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V106000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-05-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V106000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
10,500
Reported to NHTSA
1978-05-15
Owners notified
1978-05-08

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENT VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD LEAD TO RUPTURE AND COLLAPSE OF THEFUEL TANK, AND POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ 2301978 1977
MERCEDES BENZ 280CE1978 1977
MERCEDES BENZ 280E1978 1977
MERCEDES BENZ 4501978 1977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.