1999-2003 Mercedes Benz M Class recall: cruise control

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 31, 2011. It covers about 136,751 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 136,751
reported: Mar 31, 2011
owners notified: Oct 20, 2011
related complaints: 2

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

What is 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.
Risk: Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 number 11V208000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes Benz M Class 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about acceleration problems.

2000 Mercedes Benz M Class 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class

Questions about recall 11V208000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2003 Mercedes Benz M Class cruise control?

Yes. Recall 11V208000, reported on March 31, 2011, covers about 136,751 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V208000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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