NHTSA Recall 74V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V131000; Date: Aug. 19, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mercedes Benz 280; 1972 Mercedes Benz 280; 1971 Mercedes Benz 300; 1972 Mercedes Benz 300; 1971 Mercedes Benz 350; 1972 Mercedes Benz 350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,963
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1974
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