Vehicle recall 87V104000 · July 13, 1987
1984-1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
In case of electrical failure which blows fuse no. 9, the rear brake lights will not operate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 13, 1987
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 10, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 65,196
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 190 (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
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