| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 190 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19871201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V137000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911010 | Date Received by ODI: 19910820 | Date Added to Database: 19911001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 96541 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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