Recall 93V095000: 1987–1991 Mercedes-Benz 300

Report received

May 27, 1993

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

128,000vehicles

Model years

1987–1991

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

Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.

Possible consequence

If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. Loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

Remedy

Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Mercedes-Benz 30029 complaints
• 1988 Mercedes-Benz 3007 complaints
• 1989 Mercedes-Benz 3005 complaints
• 1990 Mercedes-Benz 3005 complaints
• 1991 Mercedes-Benz 30019 complaints