NHTSA Recall 76V179000

Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1976-11-09. An estimated 16,672 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

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