NHTSA recall 91V137000
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Mercedes Benz 190
Reported Aug 20, 199196,541 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Built Aug 1, 1983 – Dec 1, 1987
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.