1988 MERCEDES 190 RECALL - #91V137000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL
THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE GRIP AND PINCH THE BRAKE RELEASE KNOB. IF THE RELEASE KNOB STICKS IN A PARTIAL ENGAGE/RELEASE POSITION BECAUSE OF THE PINCHED GRIP, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEVER TO RELEASE UNINTENTIONALLY WITH A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 MERCEDES 190 |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 12/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/1991 |
| # Affected |
96,541 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
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| Description |
THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE GRIP AND PINCH THE BRAKE RELEASE KNOB. IF THE RELEASE KNOB STICKS IN A PARTIAL ENGAGE/RELEASE POSITION BECAUSE OF THE PINCHED GRIP, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEVER TO RELEASE UNINTENTIONALLY WITH A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THETRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE,REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE COULD LEAD TO UNINTENTIONAL ROLLAWAY AND ANACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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