Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling Certain Accessory All-Season Floor Mats Sold For Use In Model Year 2012 And 2013 Mercedes-Benz Ml-Class Vehicles. This All-Season Floor Mat May Not Fully Conform To The Contour Of The Vehicle’S Floor Plan As Intended. Clearance Between The Mat And The Gas Pedal May Be Reduced, Possibly Allowing The Pedal To Become Trapped.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
ALL-SEASON FLOOR MAT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E028000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
This Interference Could Prevent The Gas Pedal From RetrActing And The Vehicle May Not Decelerate As Expected When The Driver Lifts Their Foot From The Gas Pedal, Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash. Should The Pedal Become Trapped, Steady Application Of The Brakes Will Allow The Vehicle To Be Brought To A Stop.
Fix Defect
Mercedes-Benz Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Floor Mats Free Of Charge. Until Replacement Mats Become Available, Consumers Are Advised To Remove Their Floor Mats From The Vehicle. The Safety Recall Began On December 21, 2012. Only Vehicles Equipped With The Accessory Floor Mats Are Affected. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz For More Information At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
8879
Date Owners Notified
20121221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20120809
Make Campaign Number
20122080006