Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 1, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 77V193000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 710

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 20, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINKAGE:PEDAL

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.

NHTSA ID: 77V151000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 799

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PUSH ROD ON INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 19, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM SYSTEM

AN AIR LEAK COULD DEVELOP THROUGH THE PISTON SHAFT SEAL RING WHICH SEALS THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST, NECESSITATING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE.

NHTSA ID: 77V055000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 449

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, CORROSION COULD DEVELOP IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM SERVO UNIT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY NOT RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO RELEASE IT BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT COULD BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SET SPEED (ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH).

NHTSA ID: 77V027000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 18,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A REPLACEMENT ACTUATOR UNIT INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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