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MERCEDES-BENZ issued a recall on the 300 model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Engine
Units affected: 6,731
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | MERCEDES-BENZ | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000 |
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The issue
THE THROTTLE BUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL WILL BE LOST. CORRECTION: THE THROTTLE BUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE MADE OF MORE HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL.