Mercedes-Benz · Canada · High
Mercedes-Benz 300: Engine
Affects Mercedes-Benz 300 · 1978–1979 — about 118 vehicles.
The hazard
CERTAIN ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEYS MAY BE DEFECTIVE SUCH THAT THE TWO HALVES OF THE PULLEY COULD SEPARATE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING SYSTEM.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational