StructureRecall 76V-179 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 76V-179 covers 16,672 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.