Vehicle speed controlRecall 73V-225 · 1973–1974 Mercedes-Benz 450
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 73V-225 covers 5,000 1973–1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V225000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TO EXPOSURE TO MOISTURETHE CONTROL VALVES OF THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR OF THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY CORRODECAUSING UNCONTROLLED ACCLERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MODIFYING ASNECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1972 to November 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.