Mercedes Benz 190 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
125,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
1984: 3; 1985: 2; 1986: 2; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1995: 0; 1999: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
85V072000 · Wheels:Rim
Reported: 1985-05-28 (May 28, 1985) · Model years: 1984
WHEELS MAY DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE VENTILATION HOLES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIMS MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V104000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 1987-07-13 (July 13, 1987) · Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V137000 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
Reported: 1991-08-20 (August 20, 1991) · Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
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.
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