Recall Date:
MAY 13, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 MERCEDES BENZ C220
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
THE THROTTLE STICKING RESULTS IN A LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.
Units Affected:
1822
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.