Mercedes Benz 450 1980

Model 450 made in 1980 by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
84V007000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.from 09/01/1976 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)5405601/27/1984ODIMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.01/25/198402/15/1984
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryPlastic bushings will be replaced with steel bushings.
NotesVehicle 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.