1978 MERCEDES 450 RECALL - #84V007000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 MERCEDES 450 |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1976 - 8/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
2/15/1984 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/27/1984 |
| # Affected |
54,056 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1978 MERCEDES 450 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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