MERCEDES BENZ 190 1988: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 190 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-10-10 | 1991-08-20 | 1991-10-01 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1987-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96541
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
