MERCEDES BENZ C220 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C220 | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-04-29 | 1994-05-13 | 1994-05-23 |
Production Dates: 1993-01-01 - 1993-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1822
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FACTORY INSTALLED CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY LUBRICATED, WHICH CAN CAUSE BINDING AND THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
THE THROTTLE STICKING RESULTS IN A LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.
SYSTEM: CRUISE-CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-367-6372, EXT. 5. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
