Recalls for 450SLC MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC., VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, Feb 17, 1976

A recall was issued on Feb 17, 1976 for 450SLC MERCEDES BENZ, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC., in response to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. . Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken:
MERCEDES-BENZ CAMPAIGN NO 36.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMIS ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE MAY BIND DUE TO DIFFERENCE IN HEATEXPANSION COEFFICIENTS OF THE CABLE CONDUIT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEVEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND TO AN ATTEMPT TO CANCEL THE CRUISE SYSTEM AND COULDCONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER SET CONSTANT POWER.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING CRUISE CONTROL CABLE).