Mercedes-Benz T2 Recall R/2002/114: Brake Pedal Stop Fractures, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jan 2003
- Launched
- 1,605
- vehicles in the UK
- 1661
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled T2 vehicles. The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. The dealer will install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL STOP FRACTURES Defect: The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency. Remedy: Install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pedal stop fractures.
The Fix
The dealer will install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.
Are You Affected?
T2 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,605 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code 1661 or the DVSA reference R/2002/114. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| T2Fracture of metal brake pipe | Urgent | R/1996/035 | |
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| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| Esprinter 907Fallback level brake force assistance | Urgent | R/2024/223 | |
| GLEOn affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased | Urgent | R/2023/346 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2002/069 on 13 Jun 2002, for brake pedal stop bracket concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/046 on 7 Apr 2003, for rear side lights and number plate light may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/114, launched 6 January 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.