Mercedes Benz 300 1989
Model 300 made in 1989 by Mercedes Benz got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V095000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 03/01/1987 to 10/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 128000 | 07/16/1993 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/27/1993 | 05/27/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel system; throttle linkages.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/05/1993 | 5 | ||
| Driver's airbag light luminated. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/05/1993 | 5 | ||
| Engine idles rough at stops. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Aluminum fuel tank component failed under fire conditions, expending gasoline to additionally fuel the fire. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/05/1993 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt bolts unfasten from floor unsecured. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| In slippery conditions the abs is not working locks up like normal brakes. please describe details. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1989 mercedes benz 300se. the contact stated when driving 45 mph he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. the engine returned to idle speed and remained idle with the rpm's increasing. the contact stated nhtsa recall campaign id number: 93v095000, vehicle speed control. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the recall does not include his vin. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000. rvk | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1989 mercedes benz 300se. the contact stated when driving 45 mph and he depress the accelerator pedal the vehicle will stall with no acceleration ability. the engine will return to idle speed and remain idle with the rpm's increasing. the contact stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 93v095000, component: vehicle speed control. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified who stated that the recall does not include his vin. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000. mw | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||