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Safety Recalls of Mercedes Benz 450 Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz 450. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercedes Benz 450.

NHTSA Recall #: 84V007000; 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

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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 80V160000; Dec. 10, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Mercedes Benz 450

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V106000; May. 15, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Mercedes Benz 230, 1978 Mercedes Benz 230, 1977 Mercedes Benz 280CE, 1978 Mercedes Benz 280CE, 1977 Mercedes Benz 280E, 1978 Mercedes Benz 280E, 1977 Mercedes Benz 450, 1978 Mercedes Benz 450

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Recall Summary: The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 76V179000; Nov. 9, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Mercedes Benz 350, 1973 Mercedes Benz 350, 1972 Mercedes Benz 450, 1973 Mercedes Benz 450, 1972 Mercedes Benz 450SE, 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SE, 1972 Mercedes Benz 450SEL, 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SEL

Component: STRUCTURE

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 73V225000; Nov. 21, 1973

Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Mercedes Benz 450, 1974 Mercedes Benz 450

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercedes Benz 450 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jan. 25, 1984	Power Train:automatic Transmission	54,056
Dec. 10, 1980	Power Train:automatic Transmission	16,312
May. 15, 1978	Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control	10,500
Nov. 9, 1976	Structure	16,672
Nov. 21, 1973	Vehicle Speed Control	5,000

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercedes Benz 450 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1980 Mercedes Benz 450	1
1978 Mercedes Benz 450	2
1977 Mercedes Benz 450	2
1976 Mercedes Benz 450	1
1974 Mercedes Benz 450	1
1973 Mercedes Benz 450	2
1972 Mercedes Benz 450	1