Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V208000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 136,751 affected units, CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM/BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V208000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-03-31T00:00:00
Subject: Cruise control system/brake switch failure
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 136,751

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2011090001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8bgw_az5q-iggq
NHTSA ID: 11V208000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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