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Recall 1977189 — Mercedes-Benz 280 – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1977189 — MERCEDES-BENZ 280

Transport CanadaCritical

March 21, 1978

1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 280Transport Canada Recall #1977189

FUEL SYSTEM

The official notice

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

226 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 280