Recall Date:
JAN 25, 1984
Model Affected:
1980 MERCEDES BENZ 450
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
Potential Units Affected:
54056
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.