1989 Mercedes Benz 300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Mercedes Benz 300. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Mercedes Benz 300. Newest first.
Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. Loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Remedy
Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1989 mercedes benz 300se. The contact stated when driving 45 mph he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The engine returned to idle speed and remained idle with the rpm's increasing. The contact stated nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 93v095000, vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 1989 mercedes benz 300se. The contact stated when driving 45 mph he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The engine returned to idle speed and remained idle with the rpm's increasing. The contact stated nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 93v095000, vehicle speed control. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the recall does not include his vin. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
- Vehicle speed control
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seat belts
Seat belt bolts unfasten from floor unsecured. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
In slippery conditions the ABS IS not working locks up like normal brakes. Please describe details. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Aluminum fuel tank component failed under fire conditions, expending gasoline to additionally fuel the fire. *aw
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