Recall 84V007000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Defect in 1977-1980 MERCEDES BENZ 450SLC
RECALL This recall affects up to 54,056 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 84V007000 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 54,056 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTAINS A PLASTIC BUSHING THAT COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES CREATED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Remedy
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
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