Recall 77V027000: 1973–1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 23, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-benz usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 18,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1973–1976
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On the involved vehicles, corrosion could develop in the cruise control system servo unit. Consequently, the cruise control system may not respond to attempts to release it by depressing the brake pedal, but could begin to accelerate the vehicle from the set speed (above approximately 30 mph).
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL0 complaints
- 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL1 complaints
- 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL0 complaints
- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL0 complaints
- 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC0 complaints
- 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC0 complaints
- 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC0 complaints
- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.