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.
Manufacturer remedy
PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
10,500
Reported to NHTSA
1978-05-15
Owners notified
1978-05-08
Defect description
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
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