Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 10, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

THE PLASTIC BELL CRANK BUSHING FOR THE PRESSURE CONTROL ROD OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT PRODUCED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO DISLODGE. A DISLODGED ROD MAY PREVENT THE NEARBY ENGINE THROTTLE LINKAGE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 80V160000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 16,312

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHING WITH A METAL ONE AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 26, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:SINGLE:RIM BASE

AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 80V092000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 99

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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