OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

77V151000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

Reported Sep 20, 1977 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

Summary

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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.

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