1980 MERCEDES BENZ 450 Recall

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.

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