Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 79V-063 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 79V-063 covers 3,795 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE AS WELL.
The fix
DEFECTIVE PULLEYS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INOPERATIVE VEHICLES CAN CAUSE TRAFFIC HAZARDS THATINCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.