Mercedes-benz Recall 78V106000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control

NHTSA recall 78V106000 · announced May 15, 1978 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 10,500 units affected

The problem

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

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Mercedes-benz 230
• 1978 Mercedes-benz 230
• 1977 Mercedes-benz 280ce
• 1978 Mercedes-benz 280ce
• 1977 Mercedes-benz 280e
• 1978 Mercedes-benz 280e
• 1977 Mercedes-benz 450
• 1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.