Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (06V495000)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2007 MERCEDES BENZ M-CLASS

2007 MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS

Campaign No: 06V495000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 1570

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2006 NOV

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2006 DEC

SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY FASTENED TO ITS MOUNTING STUDS.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

OVER TIME, THE PEDAL MAY NOT MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT PEDAL POSITION, WHICH COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE ACCELERATOR.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE MOUNTING NUTS OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.