Recall campaign84V007000
Recall 84V007000: 1977–1978, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 and 1 other model
Power train › Automatic transmission
- Report received
- Jan 25, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-benz usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 54,056vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1980
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 automatic transmission downshift linkage adjacent to the engine throttle control contains a plastic bushing that could deform due to high engine compartment temperatures created by the catalytic converter.
Remedy
Plastic bushings will be replaced with steel bushings.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Mercedes-Benz 4502 complaints
- 1978 Mercedes-Benz 4500 complaints
- 1980 Mercedes-Benz 4500 complaints
- 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.