1988 MERCEDES BENZ 190 Recall

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.

1988 MERCEDES BENZ 190 TSB