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