Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 1, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:PULLEY:CRANKSHAFT

THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE AS WELL.

NHTSA ID: 79V063000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,795

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEFECTIVE PULLEYS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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