NHTSA Recall 79V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V063000; Date: Mar. 1, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Mercedes Benz 3005; 1979 Mercedes Benz 3005; 1978 Mercedes Benz 3005D; 1979 Mercedes Benz 3005D
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,795
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Defective pulleys will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: engine and engine cooling; crankshaft pulley. Consequences of defect: inoperative vehicles can cause traffic hazards thatincrease the probability of vehicle accidents and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 26, 1979
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