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1980 MERCEDES 450 Recall - Campaign #84V007000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 MERCEDES 450 RECALL - #84V007000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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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Vehicle 1980 MERCEDES 450
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Manufactured between 9/1/1976 - 8/1/1980
Recalled on 2/15/1984
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/27/1984
# Affected 54,056
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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