MERCEDES BENZ 230 1978: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 230 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1977-09-01 - 1978-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V106000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1978-05-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-05-15 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10500 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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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. |
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