How many recalls does the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 have?

The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 has an open recall?

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 64,556 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 84V007000 1984-01-25 54,056 affected

Defect

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTAINS A PLASTIC BUSHING THAT COULD DEFORM DUE TO HIGH ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES CREATED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

Remedy

PLASTIC BUSHINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STEEL BUSHINGS.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78V106000 1978-05-15 10,500 affected

Defect

THE FUEL TANK COULD DEFORM DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VALVE CAUSING BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.