NHTSA Recall 91V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V137000; Date: Aug. 20, 1991
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mercedes Benz 190; 1985 Mercedes Benz 190; 1986 Mercedes Benz 190; 1987 Mercedes Benz 190; 1988 Mercedes Benz 190
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 96,541
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
Recall Notes:
System: parking brake. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 1991
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