MERCEDES-BENZ ALL-SEASON Floor MAT, AMG ML63, ML350, ML550 (2012-2013): Equipment
Recall 12E028000 · Aug 9, 2012 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
8,879
units affected
8,879
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12E028000
- Date
- Aug 9, 2012
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 8,879
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | All-Season Floor Mat | Not stated |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg ML63 | 2012-2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 2012-2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12E028000?
4 models: Mercedes-Benz All-Season Floor Mat (all years), Mercedes-Benz Amg ML63 (2012-2013), Mercedes-Benz ML350 (2012-2013) and 1 more, about 8,879 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12E028000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.