1976 Mercedes Benz 450
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1976 Mercedes Benz 450. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1976 Mercedes Benz 450. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the plastic bushing with a metal one at no charge.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
The accelerator base snapped and the car ran away. *ak
Every Mercedes Benz 450 model year
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