Investigation EA88034: 1984–1988 Mercedes-Benz 190

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 15, 1988

Closed

Jul 31, 1990

Model years

1984–1988

Subject

Sudden acceleration

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

The center for auto safety petitioned nhtsa to open an investigation intosudden acceleration on various mercedes-benz models.the petition wasgranted with respect to the 1986-1987 300e model and engineering analysisea88-003 was opened covering just the 1986 and 1987 300 e vehicles.subsequently, cfas repetitioned nhtsa to expand its investigation to coverall 1984 through 1987 mercedes gasoline powered vehicles.defect petitionnumber dp88-013 was then assigned.on july 14, 1988, the cfas was advisedthat petition dp88-013 had been granted and that a new engineering analysis(ea88-034) had been opened.the preceding petitions and the engineering analysis have been merged intoea88-034.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1988 Mercedes-Benz 1905 complaints
• 1987 Mercedes-Benz 19014 complaints
• 1986 Mercedes-Benz 1908 complaints
• 1985 Mercedes-Benz 19010 complaints