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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V208📅 Apr 1, 2011

2000–2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control CAN increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
11V208000
Manufacturer recall #
2011090001
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
136,751
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 20, 2011
Built
Aug 1, 1999 – Jun 30, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Mercedes-Benz campaign number is 2011090001.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V208 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V208?

2000–2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class. 136,751 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.