Campaigns on record across the Mercedes 450 (1972–1980), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with Mercedes to confirm which apply.
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.
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
84V007000 · 54,056 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1980 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE PLASTIC BUSHING OF THE CONTROL PRESSURE LINKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1983119 · 2,339 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1980 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE PLASTIC BELL CRANK BUSHING FOR THE PRESSURE CONTROL ROD OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT PRODUCED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO DISLODGE. A DISLODGED ROD MAY PREVENT THE NEARBY ENGINE THROTTLE LINKAGE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHING WITH A METAL ONE AT NO CHARGE.
80V160000 · 16,312 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1976 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE PLASTIC BUSHING OF THE CONTROL PRESSURE LINKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY DEFORM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
1980141 · 550 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1976 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
78V106000 · 10,500 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1978 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE FUEL TANK BREATHER VALVE MAY CAUSE BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO DEFORM AND RUPTURE RESULTING IN GASOLINE LEAKAGE.
1977189 · 226 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1978 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR LOCATED ON THE WHEEL WELL IS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THEREFORE WILL BE RE-LOCATED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION COULD CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL MECHANISM TO FAIL TO OPERATE AS DESIRED.
1976148 · 468 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1975 mercedes benz 450 recalls
76V179000 · 16,672 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1973 mercedes benz 450 recalls
POSSIBILITY THAT THE WELDING PROCESS ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME MEMBERS WAS NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY.
1976114 · 637 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1974 mercedes benz 450 recalls
THE CRUISE CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE MAY BIND.
1975121 · 223 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1976 mercedes benz 450 recalls
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