1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 87V104000 on 07/15/1987
Component:: Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:: 08/31/1983 - 04/30/1986
Affected:: 65,196
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: Use two fuses in combination so that in case of a fuse failure, the cruise control system will not operate.
Notes:: System: electrical/brake lights/cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 91V137000 on 09/30/1991
Component:: Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
Manufactured:: 07/31/1983 - 11/30/1987
Affected:: 96,541
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.
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.
Correction:: Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
Notes:: System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars.

1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190 TSB