Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 450SLC | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19760901 - 19800801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V007000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19840127 | Date Received by ODI: 19840125 | Date Added to Database: 19840215 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 54056 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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