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1976 Mercedes-Benz 0309d Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    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 Manufacture Dates

    -

    Vehicles Affected

    799

  2. Recall Description

    THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE MINIMUM EFFECTIVE PROJECTED ILLUMINATION AREA OF 12 SQUARE INCHES.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL MOUNT TWO ADDITIONAL TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ON THE FRONT BUMPER TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ILLUMINATION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUMNICATIONS; FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    -

    Vehicles Affected

    710

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