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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Mercedes-Benz · Canada · Crit

Mercedes-Benz 280, 230 +1 more: Fuel System

Affects Mercedes-Benz 280, 230, 450 · 1977–1978 — about 226 vehicles.

The hazard

THE FUEL TANK BREATHER VALVE MAY CAUSE BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO DEFORM AND RUPTURE RESULTING IN GASOLINE LEAKAGE.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational