Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
190
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
91V137000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace The Parking Brake Grip With A New Grip Type.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19830801
End Of Manufacture
19871201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
96541
Date Owners Notified
19911010
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19910820