Mercedes Benz 450 1973

Model 450 made in 1973 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, vehicle speed control.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
76V179000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. V (Vehicle)1667211/12/1976MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.11/09/197610/12/1979
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NotesMercedes benz campaign no 76-1113.possibility of cracking of the left frontlongitudinal frame member after extended operation due to an improper weldingprocess.if this condition exists, the steering box fastening bolts may loosenand break resulting in possible loss of vehicle steering control.(correct byinspecting and installing idler arm bracket and reinforcement brackets).passenger vehicle.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
73V225000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.from 08/01/1972 to 11/01/1973V (Vehicle)500011/16/1973MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.11/21/197310/12/1979
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NotesMercedes benz campaign no n/a.possibility that due to exposure to moisturethe control valves of the throttle actuator of the cruise control may corrodecausing uncontrolled accleration.(correct by inspecting and modifying asnecessary).