NHTSA Recall 80V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V160000; Date: Dec. 10, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Mercedes Benz 450
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16,312
Recall Summary:
The plastic bell crank bushing for the pressure control rod of the automatic transmission could deform due to high temperatures in the engine compartment produced by the catalytic converter. This can cause the control rod to dislodge. A dislodged rod may prevent the nearby engine throttle linkage from returning to the idle position.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the plastic bushing with a metal one at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; plastic bell crank bushing. Consequences of defect: if the vehicle is driven without being repaired, thedislodged rod can result in a jammed throttle, without prior warning, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 1980
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