Mercedes Benz 450slc 1976

Model 450slc made in 1976 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
77V027000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. V (Vehicle)1800002/14/1977MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.02/23/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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).
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; cruise control.consequences of defect: loss of speed control could occur without prior warningand could lead to a vehicle accident.
76V027000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. V (Vehicle)1536702/11/1975MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.02/17/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesMercedes-benz campaign no 36.possibility that when the cruise control systemis engaged, the cruise control bowden cable may bind due to difference in heatexpansion coefficients of the cable conduit.if this condition exists thevehicle may not respond to an attempt to cancel the cruise system and couldcontinue to operate under set constant power.(correct by inspecting andreplacing cruise control cable).