MERCEDES BENZ 450 1972: STRUCTURE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 450 | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-11-12 | 1976-11-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16672
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO 76-1113.POSSIBILITY OF CRACKING OF THE LEFT FRONTLONGITUDINAL FRAME MEMBER AFTER EXTENDED OPERATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDINGPROCESS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE STEERING BOX FASTENING BOLTS MAY LOOSENAND BREAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING IDLER ARM BRACKET AND REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS'.PASSENGER VEHICLE.
