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MERCEDES-BENZ 280 Recalls by Year — Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

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MERCEDES-BENZ 280 Recalls

2 recalls across 2 model years

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 280 has 2 recalls covering the 1976-1977 model years, with the more serious being a fuel tank breather valve on 1977 models that can block the tank's vent system, deform the tank, and cause it to rupture and leak gasoline. On 1976 models, the cruise control cable can bind, preventing the throttle from releasing properly and making vehicle speed difficult to control.

19771 recall

Latest: Mar 1978

19761 recall

Latest: Dec 1975

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