Mercedes Benz 280 1973
Model 280 made in 1973 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, visibility.
Model 1973
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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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 75V054000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 29228 | 04/18/1975 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/09/1975 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
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| Notes | Mercedes benz campaign no 5734 28.possibility that seat belts fail to meetthe requirement of fmvss 208.this condition exists because the length of thebelt when the front seat is in its most forward position prevents or impedesbelt usage by certain individuals who might find the seat belt uncomfortablytight.(correct by installing a track locking device to hold seat in forwardmost driving position). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V120000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 2800 | 06/20/1973 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/24/1973 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibilty that the defroster nozzle may have been pinched causing aninsufficient flow of air to defroster and defogger on the left side of thewindshield.(correct by inspecting and installing a screw to allow appropriatewidth of nozzle). | |||||||||||||||