How many recalls does the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se have?

The 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,126 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 74V013000 1974-01-21 4,500 affected

Defect

MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT A MALFUNCTION IN THE AUTOMATICSPEED CONTROL DEVICE MIGHT CAUSE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING DEFECTIVE PARTS).

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 73V213000 1973-11-01 3,626 affected

Defect

MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTERCYLINDER TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE TORSION BAR CAUSING LINETO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDRE-ROUTING LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH TORSION BAR).

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 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450se as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.