NHTSA Recall 77V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V027000; Date: Feb. 23, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL; 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SL; 1975 Mercedes Benz 450SL; 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL; 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SLC; 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC; 1975 Mercedes Benz 450SLC; 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 18,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, corrosion could develop in the cruise control system servo unit. Consequently, the cruise control system may not respond to attempts to release it by depressing the brake pedal, but could begin to accelerate the vehicle from the set speed (above approximately 30 mph).
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: equipment; cruise control. Consequences of defect: loss of speed control could occur without prior warningand could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1977
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