Vehicle recall 71V073000 · April 30, 1971
Mercedes-Benz 220, 250 and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Mercedes benz service bullitin no mb-t 278.MANFD from mid ma rch to SEPT.30, 1970.POSSIBILITY that checkvalve of vacuumline from brake booster tointake manifold might develop crac ks, causing booster system assist reductionand resulting in p ossible reduced braking capacity.(correct by replacinglineand check valve.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 1971
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 30, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,107
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 220 (1971): 1971
- Mercedes-Benz 250 (1971): 1971
- Mercedes-Benz 280 (1971): 1971
- Mercedes-Benz 300 (1971): 1971
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