Vehicle recall 76V179000 · November 9, 1976
Mercedes-Benz 350, 450 and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Mercedes benz campaign no 76-1113.POSSIBILITY of cracking of the left frontlongitudinal frame member after extended operation due to an improper weldingprocess.if this condition exists, the steering box fastening bolts may loosenand break resulting in possible loss of vehicle steering control.(correct byinspecting and installing idler arm bracket and reinforcement brackets).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 1976
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 12, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,672
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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 350 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mercedes-Benz 450 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mercedes-Benz 450SE (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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