OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V106000
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Reported May 15, 1978 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Summary
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
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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