Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2012/091: Floor Mat May Impede Accelerator Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 2,540
- vehicles in the UK
- P196
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles built between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011. It has been established that if the vehicle is fitted with all weather or ribbed floor mats the accelerator/throttle pedal may contact the floor mat. The dealer will check if the vehicle is fitted with all weather/ribbed floor mats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that if the vehicle is fitted with all weather or ribbed floor mats the accelerator/throttle pedal may contact the floor mat. Although this will just be a temporary contact this could delay the accelerator/throttle pedal releasing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLOOR MAT MAY IMPEDE ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect: It has been established that if the vehicle is fitted with all weather or ribbed floor mats the accelerator/throttle pedal may contact the floor mat. Although this will just be a temporary contact this could delay the accelerator/throttle pedal releasing. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check if the vehicle is fitted with all weather/ribbed floor mats. If fitted remove from the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: floor mat may impede accelerator pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will check if the vehicle is fitted with all weather/ribbed floor mats.
Are You Affected?
M Class built between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,540 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 P196 or the DVSA reference R/2012/091. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2012/110 on 28 Nov 2012, for injury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys. The one launched after it was R/2012/127 on 30 Nov 2012, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/091, launched 29 November 2012. 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.