Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 230 | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19770901 - 19780501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V106000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780508 | Date Received by ODI: 19780515 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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