1977 MERCEDES BENZ 450 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V106000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Manufactured:: 08/31/1977 - 04/30/1978
Affected:: 10,500
Defect:: The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system.
Correction:: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the fuel tank vent valve without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent valve.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to rupture and collapse of thefuel tank, and possibly, a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Campaign:: 84V007000 on 02/14/1984
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:: 08/31/1976 - 07/31/1980
Affected:: 54,056
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.