The 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class has two recalls of equal severity, one being a cruise control linkage that can stick and prevent the throttle from closing, leaving the engine accelerating without a way to cut power.
The second recall involves the hood latch system on certain vehicles: a minor bump to the hood latch area can damage the secondary latch hook, and if the hood is not fully latched afterward, it can fly up while driving and block the driver's view entirely.
At a glance
What can fail
In a minor front-end impact, the hood latch hook can break and fail to catch the hood if the main latch releases. A loose hood can fly open while driving and block your view.
What the fix does
The hood latch mechanism will be replaced with an improved design.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The cruise control linkage may not be properly lubricated and could stick, preventing the throttle from closing completely.
What the fix does
The cruise control linkage will be replaced with a sealed, permanently lubricated linkage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
