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Mercedes-Benz Recall : Emergency Parking Brake:Mechanical:Lever Settling

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190

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.

Parking Brake — Conventional — Mechanical

Summary
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.
Actions
Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
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Date Announced
AUG 20, 1991
Vehicles Affected
96,541
NHTSA Campaign #
91V137000
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