Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #80V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V160000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 16,312 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The plastic bell crank bushing for the pressure control rod of the automatic transmission could deform due to high temperatures in the engine compartment produced by the catalytic converter. This can cause the control rod to dislodge. A dislodged rod may prevent the nearby engine throttle linkage from returning to the idle position.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the plastic bushing with a metal one at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V160000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1980-12-10T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 16,312

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The plastic bell crank bushing for the pressure control rod of the automatic transmission could deform due to high temperatures in the engine compartment produced by the catalytic converter. This can cause the control rod to dislodge. A dislodged rod may prevent the nearby engine throttle linkage from returning to the idle position.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the plastic bushing with a metal one at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d7j3.w9hv~7dxd

NHTSA ID: 80V160000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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