1985 Mercedes Benz 190
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Mercedes Benz 190. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
In case of electrical failure which blows fuse no. 9, the rear brake lights will not operate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
10 complaints3 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
On 05-03-2011 while driveing my mercedes benz190 series /1985- the heating coil burst pouring &spraying hot radiator coolant from under the dash/over the fire wall onto my legs and feet. Burning and blistering 2ND degree burns over my legs and feet. There was no prior warning of any problem ,this…
On 05-03-2011 while driveing my mercedes benz190 series /1985- the heating coil burst pouring &spraying hot radiator coolant from under the dash/over the fire wall onto my legs and feet. Burning and blistering 2ND degree burns over my legs and feet. There was no prior warning of any problem ,this just happened out of the blue. The car has never given me any problem with over heating or gauges. First time. I heard a hissiing like sound 3 or 4 secounds before my leggs started burning. Thankfully my kids and grandchild where not injured or any other driver on the road -this has been a horrible experiance and not able to work-medical bills-no car-and the pain-how could something like this happen. What I've learned since this IS ,aparently this year car and make 1985 the heating coil sits up against the dash wall-so anyone else better be papaired for the worst ,i hope this does not happen to any one else-its horrable *waiting on response from mercedes benz to see if they will fix problem. And if there will be a recall.* the doctor at the hospital emergency room said another man came into emergency room the month before ,his mercedes did the same thing and the man was burnt severly like me. *Tr
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving heater core blew, causing hot coolant to leak into the vehicle on driver's legs, causing third degree burns. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle surged into a brick wall. while in park, consumer went to put the vehilce into teh drive gear from park. wiht foot on the brake, the vehicle lunged forward. this type of surging action would happen while in motion also. Consumer feels some retribution IS owed. *jg
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Was driving vehicle when hot anti-freeze & water leaked onto gas pedal and driver's foot, burning it. Took vehicle to the mechanic, mechanic indicated that heater core cracked & was leaking. Was informed to take vehicle to dealer for repairs. Went to emergency room for treatment of foot.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 25 mph and without a collision occurring, air bag sensor which IS located under the vehicle exploded, causing the driver's side air bag to deploy, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Suspension › Front
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure.
- Structure › Frame and members
The rear subframe IS cracked in the middle. When shifting gears, a metal to metal sound IS experienced. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When car IS on cruise control the car accelerates sometimes . tt
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Plastic clip on accelerator cable wears out prematurely, falls out onto ground; have no control over idling speed. tt dealer replaced entire accelerator cable the first time the incident occurred, the seond time, just the clip was replaced. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake levers
There is no summary currently available
- Sudden acceleration
The center for auto safety petitioned nhtsa to open an investigation intosudden acceleration on various mercedes-benz models.the petition wasgranted with respect to the 1986-1987 300E model and engineering analysisea88-003 was opened covering just the 1986 and 1987 300 e vehicles.subsequently, cfas repetitioned nhtsa…
The center for auto safety petitioned nhtsa to open an investigation intosudden acceleration on various mercedes-benz models.the petition wasgranted with respect to the 1986-1987 300E model and engineering analysisea88-003 was opened covering just the 1986 and 1987 300 e vehicles.subsequently, cfas repetitioned nhtsa to expand its investigation to coverall 1984 through 1987 mercedes gasoline powered vehicles.defect petitionnumber dp88-013 was then assigned.on july 14, 1988, the cfas was advisedthat petition dp88-013 had been granted and that a new engineering analysis(ea88-034) had been opened.the preceding petitions and the engineering analysis have been merged intoea88-034.===
- ABS failures
There is no summary currently available
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires.
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