Vehicle speed controlRecall 94V-091 · 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 94V-091 covers 1,822 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THE THROTTLE STICKING RESULTS IN A LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.
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 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 January 1, 1993 to December 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.