MERCEDES BENZ 280 1971: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 74V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 280 | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-08-15 | 1974-08-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8963
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Notes
MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.POSSIBILITY THAT AFTER EXTENSIVE USAGE OF ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTEDVEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE.THIS COULDALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE CAUSING COMBUSTION OF VAPORS DURING START-UP OF A WARMENGINE WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, RESULTING IN FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING INJECTION NOZZELS PRODUCTEDPRIOR TO APRIL 1972'.
