Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 80V-160 · 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 80V-160 covers 16,312 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PLASTIC BELL CRANK BUSHING FOR THE PRESSURE CONTROL ROD OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT PRODUCED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO DISLODGE. A DISLODGED ROD MAY PREVENT THE NEARBY ENGINE THROTTLE LINKAGE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHING WITH A METAL ONE AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; PLASTIC BELL CRANK BUSHING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT BEING REPAIRED, THEDISLODGED ROD CAN RESULT IN A JAMMED THROTTLE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to January 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.