Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 66V-027 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 66V-027 covers 2,455 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1966.
Source: NHTSA recall 66V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBLE FREEZING CONDITION OF THE THROTTLE VALVE IN THE 'MIXTURE CONTROLLER' ON FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE IN THE AIR INTAKE HOUSING WILL FREEZE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION, THUS PREVENTING NORMAL ENGINE DECELERATION.(MODIFY CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO INSURE SAFE OPERATION.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.