Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 77V-151 · 1974–1977 Mercedes-Benz 0309d

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 77V-151 covers 799 1974–1977 Mercedes-Benz 0309d for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7991 model

ReportedSep 20, 1977Owners notified Sep 16, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE PUSH ROD CONNECTING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER COULD BEND UNDER EXTREME PEDAL PRESSURE AND EVENTUALLY BREAK OFF. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PUSH ROD ON INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz 0309d1974, 1975, 1976, 1977