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1978 Mercedes Benz 450

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Not Entered

Transport Canada recall 1983119 · manufacturer campaign 84-0113

20 December 1983

Transport Canada lists: 450 1977–1980

What is wrong

THE PLASTIC BUSHING OF THE CONTROL PRESSURE LINKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD DEFORM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

2,339 vehicles affected in CanadaCarNot Entered

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1977189

21 March 1978

Transport Canada lists: 230 1977–1978 · 280 1977–1978 · 450 1977–1978

What is wrong

THE FUEL TANK BREATHER VALVE MAY CAUSE BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO DEFORM AND RUPTURE RESULTING IN GASOLINE LEAKAGE.

226 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1978 Mercedes Benz 450 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 1978 Mercedes Benz 450. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.