1976 MERCEDES BENZ 0309D Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 77V151000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Affected:: 799
Defect:: The push rod connecting the brake pedal and the brake booster could bend under extreme pedal pressure and eventually break off. complete loss of braking capability could occur.
Correction:: The dealer will replace the existing push rod on involved vehicles with an improved type, without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: buses.system: service brakes; brake pedal push rod.consequences of defect: complete loss of braking capability could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Campaign:: 77V193000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Exterior lighting:turn signal
Affected:: 710
Defect:: These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". the front turn signal lamps do not contain the minimum effective projected illumination area of 12 square inches.
Correction:: The dealer will mount two additional turn signal lamps on the front bumper to provide the necessary illumination, without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting and commumnications; front turn signal lamp.consequences of defect: inadequate illumination would result in reducedvisibility, and a vehicle accident could occur without warning.