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NHTSA recall 79V063000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Mercedes Benz 3005 and 1 more

Reported Mar 1, 19793,795 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

The defect

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 remedy

Defective pulleys will be replaced at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes Benz 3005
19781979
Mercedes Benz 3005D
19781979

Notes

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.