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NHTSA recall 77V027000

Vehicle speed control

Mercedes Benz 450SL and 1 more

Reported Feb 23, 197718,000 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

The defect

On the involved vehicles, corrosion could develop in the cruise control system servo unit. Consequently, the cruise control system may not respond to attempts to release it by depressing the brake pedal, but could begin to accelerate the vehicle from the set speed (above approximately 30 mph).

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes Benz 450SL
1973197419751976
Mercedes Benz 450SLC
1973197419751976

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; cruise control.consequences of defect: loss of speed control could occur without prior warningand could lead to a vehicle accident.