Vehicle recall 94V091000 · May 13, 1994
1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
The factory installed cruise control linkage may not have been adequately lubricated, which can cause binding and the throttle will not return to the closed position when the…
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- Summary
- The factory installed cruise control linkage may not have been adequately lubricated, which can cause binding and the throttle will not return to the closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
- Consequence
- The throttle sticking results in a loss of speed control and could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the cruise control linkage.
- Notes
- System: cruise-control.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mercedes-benz service center at 1-800-367-6372, ext. 5. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V091000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 1994
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 29, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,822
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 C220 (1994): 1994
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