Recall 79V063000: 1978–1979 Mercedes-Benz 300

Report received

Mar 1, 1979

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

3,795vehicles

Model years

1978–1979

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

The crankshaft pulley could separate from the mounting plate due to a manufacturing defect. The water pump, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and alternator could become inoperative. This would cause the engine to eventually become inoperative as well.

Remedy

Defective pulleys will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Mercedes-Benz 3001 complaints
• 1979 Mercedes-Benz 3000 complaints