Recall 91V137000: 1984–1988 Mercedes-Benz 190

Report received

Aug 20, 1991

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

96,541vehicles

Model years

1984–1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 Mercedes-Benz 1904 complaints
• 1985 Mercedes-Benz 19010 complaints
• 1986 Mercedes-Benz 1908 complaints
• 1987 Mercedes-Benz 19014 complaints
• 1988 Mercedes-Benz 1905 complaints