Vehicle recall 76V027000 · February 17, 1976
Mercedes-Benz 280, 280C and 7 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz campaign no 36.POSSIBILITY that when the cruise control systemis engaged, the cruise control bowden cable may bind due to difference in heatexpansion coefficients of the cable conduit.if this condition exists thevehicle may not respond to an attempt to cancel the cruise system and couldcontinue to operate under set constant power.(correct by inspecting andreplacing cruise control cable).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V027000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 1976
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 11, 1975
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,367
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 280 (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 280C (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 280S (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 300D (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 450SE (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 450SL (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (1976): 1976
- Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz (1976): 1976
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