Vehicle recall 78V106000 · May 15, 1978
Mercedes-Benz 230, 280CE and 2 more models
The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the fuel tank vent valve without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent valve.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to rupture and collapse of thefuel tank, and possibly, a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V106000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 1978
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 8, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
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 230 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Mercedes-Benz 280CE (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Mercedes-Benz 280E (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Mercedes-Benz 450 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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