NHTSA Recall 77V151000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1977-09-20. An estimated 799 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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