1999 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2000 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class — Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Published April 1, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V208000, published April 1, 2011 and initiated March 31, 2011. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2000 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class — Vehicle speed control: cruise control.
What's the hazard
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK, OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO REACH A CERTAIN RATE OF DECELERATION. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES USE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AS EXPECTED BY THE DRIVER, ALTHOUGH THE OTHER MEANS OF DEACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL REMAIN FULLY OPERATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, WHERE THE DRIVER PUMPS THE BRAKES RATHER THAN APPLYING CONSISTENT PEDAL FORCE, THE LEVEL OF FORCE REQUIRED MAY BE UNUSUALLY HIGH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Model
- M CLASS
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS | 2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS | 2003 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS | 2001 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS | 2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2000 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class | 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class — Vehicle speed control: cruise control recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V208000 on April 1, 2011. Reported hazard: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK, OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO REACH A CERTAIN RATE OF DECELERATION. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES USE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AS EXPECTED BY THE DRIVER, ALTHOUGH THE OTHER MEANS OF DEACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL REMAIN FULLY OPERATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, WHERE THE DRIVER PUMPS THE BRAKES RATHER THAN APPLYING CONSISTENT PEDAL FORCE, THE LEVEL OF FORCE REQUIRED MAY BE UNUSUALLY HIGH.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES BENZ. Model: M CLASS.