NHTSA recall campaign
78V106000
ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1978-05-15Affected10,500 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
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