Mercedes-Benz Recalling 8,700 SUVs For Floormat Issues

• 
  MERCEDES BENZ / ML63
  2012-2013

• Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:

  EquipProduction Dates:

• MERCEDES-BENZ / ALL-SEASON FLOOR MAT
  Information not Available

• Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

• Mfr's Report Date:

  AUG 08, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12E028000

• NHTSA Action Number:

  N/A

• Component:

  EQUIPMENT

• Potential Number of Units Affected:

  8,675
  
  
  

• Summary:

  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.

• Consequence:

  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.

• Remedy:

  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 is expected to begin during September 2012. Only vehicles equipped 
• with the accessory floor mats are affected. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz for 
• more information at 1-800-367-6372.