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1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Action

    REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-08-01 - 1987-12-01

    Vehicles Affected

    96541

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