'84 Mercedes 190-Series Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUL 13, 1987 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Model Affected: |
190 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
65196
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 13, 1987
Model Affected:
1984 MERCEDES BENZ 190
Summary:
IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Consequence:
TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
Remedy:
USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Potential Units Affected:
65196
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 20, 1991 |
| Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Model Affected: |
190 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
96541
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 20, 1991
Model Affected:
1984 MERCEDES BENZ 190
Summary:
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
96541
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 28, 1985 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:RIM |
| Model Affected: |
190 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
6384
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 28, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 MERCEDES BENZ 190
Summary:
WHEELS MAY DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE VENTILATION HOLES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIMS MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
6384
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.