Recall
Mercedes Benz 450slc — 84V007000
NHTSA ID
84V007000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
450slc
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1984-01-25
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
54,056
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.