| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 3005D | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V063000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790226 | Date Received by ODI: 19790301 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3795 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE AS WELL. |
||
|
Consequence:
|
||
|
Remedy:
DEFECTIVE PULLEYS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||