Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
M CLASS
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
11V208000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Effect Of Defect
Difficulty Or Delay In Disengaging Cruise Control Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990801
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
136751
Date Owners Notified
20111020
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20110331
Make Campaign Number
2011090001