Vehicle recall 77V151000 · September 20, 1977
1974-1977 Mercedes-Benz 0309D
The push rod connecting the brake pedal and the brake booster could bend under extreme pedal pressure and eventually break off.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The push rod connecting the brake pedal and the brake booster could bend under extreme pedal pressure and eventually break off. Complete loss of braking capability could occur.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the existing push rod on involved vehicles with an improved type, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: service brakes; brake pedal push rod.consequences of defect: complete loss of braking capability could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 1977
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 16, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 799
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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 0309D (1974-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
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