Mercedes Benz 1977–1980 Power Train recall
Recalled January 25, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V007000 · Mercedes Benz
Remedy
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
Units
54,056 units
Description
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTAINS A PLASTIC BUSHING THAT COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES CREATED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
What to do
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
Product
Mercedes Benz 450 · Mercedes Benz 450SLC
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →