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Recalls for 450SLC MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC., POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, Jan 25, 1984

A recall was issued on Jan 25, 1984 for 450SLC MERCEDES BENZ, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC., in response to POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TRANSMISSION AND THROTTLE LINKAGES COULD BIND,POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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