2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class & 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs.
💥 The risk
Over time, the pedal may not maintain a consistent pedal position, which could make it more difficult to operate the accelerator.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the mounting nuts of the accelerator pedal. The recall began on january 16, 2007. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V495000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2006120008
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,570
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 16, 2007
- Built
- Nov 28, 2006 – Dec 12, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2006120008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.