Vehicle recall 79V063000 · March 1, 1979
Mercedes-Benz 3005 and 3005D
The crankshaft pulley could separate from the mounting plate due to a manufacturing defect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The crankshaft pulley could separate from the mounting plate due to a manufacturing defect. The water pump, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and alternator could become inoperative. This would cause the engine to eventually become inoperative as well.
- Remedy
- Defective pulleys will be replaced at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: engine and engine cooling; crankshaft pulley.consequences of defect: inoperative vehicles can cause traffic hazards thatincrease the probability of vehicle accidents and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1979
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 26, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,795
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 3005 (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- Mercedes-Benz 3005D (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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