Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 87V-104 · 1984–1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 87V-104 covers 65,196 1984–1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
The risk
TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
The fix
USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BRAKE LIGHTS/CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1983 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.