Recalls for your 1976 Mercedes Benz 450

Recalls for 1976 Mercedes Benz 450

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 1981-01-13
Description
The plastic bell crank bushing for the pressure control rod of the automatic transmission could deform due to high temperatures in the engine compartment produced by the catalytic converter.  This can cause the control rod to dislodge.  A dislodged rod may prevent the nearby engine throttle linkage from returning to the idle position.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the plastic bushing with a metal one at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; plastic bell crank bushing.consequences of defect: if the vehicle is driven without being repaired, thedislodged rod can result in a jammed throttle, without prior warning, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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