Safety Recalls of Mercedes Benz 450SL Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz 450SL. 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 450SL.

NHTSA Recall #: 77V027000; 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
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). ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 76V027000; Feb. 17, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Mercedes Benz 280, 1976 Mercedes Benz 280C, 1976 Mercedes Benz 280S, 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D, 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SE, 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SEL, 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL, 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC, 1976 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercedes Benz 450SL Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 23, 1977   Vehicle Speed Control 18,000
Feb. 17, 1976   Vehicle Speed Control 15,367


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercedes Benz 450SL Model Years

Model# Recalls
1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL 2
1975 Mercedes Benz 450SL 1
1974 Mercedes Benz 450SL 1
1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL 1