NHTSA Recall 11V208000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136,751 vehicles. It affects 1999–2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2011090001 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL |
| Report received | March 31, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V208000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.