Recall
Mercedes Benz C220 — 94V091000
NHTSA ID
94V091000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
C220
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-05-13
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
1,822
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.