Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 5, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

THE SEALANT USED ON ROUGH ALUMINUM GOVERNOR HOUSING OF CERTAIN FUEL INJECTION PUMPS COULD PENETRATE THROUGH THE BUSHING WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND GETS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS CAUSE THE SHAFT TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE SHAFT BINDS IN THE BUSHING AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE SHAFT FROM RETURNING TO LOW IDLE POSITION WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, IT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 86V105000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 850

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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