Mercedes-Benz ML Class Recall R/2011/131: Cruise Control May Fail To Deactivate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 20,276
- vehicles in the UK
- P174
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled ML Class vehicles. A fault in the brake light switch may in very rare cases cause the cruise control to not deactivate when the brake is applied. The dealer will replace the brake switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault in the brake light switch may in very rare cases cause the cruise control to not deactivate when the brake is applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DEACTIVATE Defect: It has been identified that a fault in the brake light switch may in very rare cases cause the cruise control to not deactivate when the brake is applied. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake switch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: cruise control may fail to deactivate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake switch.
Are You Affected?
ML Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 20,276 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 P174 or the DVSA reference R/2011/131. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Class, ML ClassFront and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly | Book soon | R/2017/012 | |
| G Class, ML ClassFront passenger airbag may be deactivated | Urgent | R/2016/299 | |
| GLE, ML ClassThreaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision | Urgent | R/2016/150 | |
| SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange | Urgent | R/2025/428 | |
| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2011/116 on 24 Oct 2011, for steering may become heavy. The one launched after it was R/2011/142 on 5 Dec 2011, for control may be lost. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/131, launched 31 October 2011. 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.