Mercedes Benz 280 1971
Model 280 made in 1971 by Mercedes Benz got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1971
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V168000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 2281 | 09/24/1971 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 09/27/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that fuel supply connecting hoses and fuel injecti on nozzle hosemay develop leaks at connecting point creatingpossibility of fuel escapingwhich could ignite causing fire d amage.(correct by replacing hoses or nozzlewhere necessary. ) | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V131000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 8963 | 08/15/1974 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 08/19/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V073000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 03/01/1970 to 09/01/1970 | V (Vehicle) | 16107 | 04/30/1971 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/30/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Mercedes benz service bullitin no mb-t 278.manfd from mid ma rch to sept.30, 1970.possibility that checkvalve of vacuumline from brake booster tointake manifold might develop crac ks, causing booster system assist reductionand resulting in p ossible reduced braking capacity.(correct by replacinglineand check valve.) | |||||||||||||||