Recalls for your 1976 Mercedes Benz 450sl

Recalls for 1976 Mercedes Benz 450sl

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On 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


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle 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.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Mercedes-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).