Vehicle recall 91V137000 · August 20, 1991
1984-1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
The design of the parking brake grip makes it possible to distort the grip and pinch the brake release knob.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
- Notes
- System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V137000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 1991
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 10, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 96,541
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
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