NHTSA Campaign Id 94V091000; Date: May. 13, 1994
The throttle sticking results in a loss of speed control and could result in a vehicle accident.
1994 Mercedes Benz C220
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,822
The factory installed cruise control linkage may not have been adequately lubricated, which can cause binding and the throttle will not return to the closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
Replace the cruise control linkage.
System: cruise-control. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mercedes-benz service center at 1-800-367-6372, ext. 5. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 1994
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