MERCEDES BENZ 280E 1978: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 280E | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-08 | 1978-05-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
