Mercedes Benz 450 1977
Model 450 made in 1977 by Mercedes Benz got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V106000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 09/01/1977 to 05/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 10500 | 05/08/1978 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/15/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the fuel tank vent valve without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent valve.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to rupture and collapse of thefuel tank, and possibly, a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V007000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 09/01/1976 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 54056 | 01/27/1984 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 01/25/1984 | 02/15/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Catalytic converter failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1977 | |
| There are thousands of this mercedes mdl from 1972 to 1982 (sl model) on the road. help save someones life!, my auto was never in a crash or body damage! no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak | |||