1978 MERCEDES 280E RECALL - #78V106000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 MERCEDES 280E |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 5/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/8/1978 |
| # Affected |
10,500 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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