Vehicle speed controlRecall 76V-027 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 76V-027 covers 15,367 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MERCEDES-BENZ CAMPAIGN NO 36.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMIS ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE MAY BIND DUE TO DIFFERENCE IN HEATEXPANSION COEFFICIENTS OF THE CABLE CONDUIT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEVEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND TO AN ATTEMPT TO CANCEL THE CRUISE SYSTEM AND COULDCONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER SET CONSTANT POWER.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING CRUISE CONTROL CABLE).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.