MERCEDES BENZ 450 1978: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 450 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-01-27 | 1984-01-25 | 1984-02-15 |
Production Dates: 1976-09-01 - 1980-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54056
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
