Mercedes Benz 1978–1979 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled March 1, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V063000 · Mercedes Benz
Remedy
DEFECTIVE PULLEYS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
3,795 units
Description
THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE AS WELL.
What to do
DEFECTIVE PULLEYS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Mercedes Benz 3005 · Mercedes Benz 3005D
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →