Mercedes-benz Recall 76V179000: Structure

NHTSA recall 76V179000 · announced November 9, 1976 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 16,672 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO 76-1113.POSSIBILITY OF CRACKING OF THE LEFT FRONTLONGITUDINAL FRAME MEMBER AFTER EXTENDED OPERATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDINGPROCESS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE STEERING BOX FASTENING BOLTS MAY LOOSENAND BREAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING IDLER ARM BRACKET AND REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1972 Mercedes-benz 350
• 1973 Mercedes-benz 350
• 1972 Mercedes-benz 450
• 1973 Mercedes-benz 450
• 1972 Mercedes-benz 450se
• 1973 Mercedes-benz 450se
• 1972 Mercedes-benz 450sel
• 1973 Mercedes-benz 450sel

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.