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  NHTSA Recall 93V095000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V095000; Date: May. 27, 1993

If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. Loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Mercedes Benz 300 1988 Mercedes Benz 300 1989 Mercedes Benz 300 1990 Mercedes Benz 300 1991 Mercedes Benz 300

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.

Affected Units:: 128,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: fuel system; throttle linkages. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 1993

Also see:

All recalls of Mercedes Benz vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.