1985 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series Recalls
190E Sedan
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series Recall Record
Recall ID # 87V104000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Date:
JUL 13, 1987
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Model Affected:
190-Series
Description
IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Consequence
TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
Remedy
USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Recall ID # 91V137000 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Recall Date:
AUG 20, 1991
Component:
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Model Affected:
190-Series
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.