1987 Mercedes-Benz 300

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #93V095000May 27, 1993128,000 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, Can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.

  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.

  Remedy

  Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials.

Other model years

• 1987
• 1993 39