The issue
CORROSION OF THE TUBULAR IDLER ARM SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONGROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Description (français)
Le bras de renvoi peut se séparer du châssis par suite de la corrosion de son support tubulaire. Cela peut provoquer fortuitement la perte de la maîtrise du véhicule.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |