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1988 MERCEDES 190 Recall - Campaign #91V137000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 MERCEDES 190 RECALL - #91V137000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL

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.

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Vehicle 1988 MERCEDES 190
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1983 - 12/1/1987
Recalled on 10/1/1991
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 10/10/1991
# Affected 96,541
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
 
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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.
Notes SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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