NHTSA Recall 84V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V007000; Date: Jan. 25, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Mercedes Benz 450; 1978 Mercedes Benz 450; 1980 Mercedes Benz 450; 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SLC
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 54,056
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Plastic bushings will be replaced with steel bushings.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. System: transmission. Consequences of defect: the transmission and throttle linkages could bind,possibly preventing the throttle linkage from returning to idle. Loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 1984
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