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Mercedes-Benz 450-Series Recalls

Vehicle manufacturers issue official Mercedes-Benz 450-Series recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Mercedes-Benz 450-Series recall. View listings of Mercedes-Benz 450-Series recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.

Mercedes-Benz 450-Series Recalls by Model

Used 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450-Series Recalls

Recall Date: 1984-01-25
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Cars Affected: 54,056

Summary:
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.

Consequences:

Remedy:
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.