NHTSA Recall 71V168000
NHTSA Campaign Id 71V168000; Date: Sep. 27, 1971
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mercedes Benz 280; 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE; 1971 Mercedes Benz 300; 1971 Mercedes Benz 300SEL
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,281
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall 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. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1971
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