Mercedes-Benz · Canada · High
Mercedes-Benz 450: Not Entered
Affects Mercedes-Benz 450 · 1977–1980 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
THE PLASTIC BUSHING OF THE CONTROL PRESSURE LINKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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