Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1991. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 20, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LEVER SETTLING

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.

NHTSA ID: 91V137000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 96,541

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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