Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2013/017: Accelerator Pedal May Be Impeded By Floor Mat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 2,540
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1302
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles. With the use of all weather or ribbed accessory floor mats temporary contract between the floor mat and accelerator pedal cannot be completely ruled out. The dealer will check whether the vehicle is equipped with an all weather or ribbed accessory floor mat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With the use of all weather or ribbed accessory floor mats temporary contract between the floor mat and accelerator pedal cannot be completely ruled out. In the event of contact between the floor mat and accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal may possibly be released with a delay.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE IMPEDED BY FLOOR MAT Defect: With the use of all weather or ribbed accessory floor mats temporary contract between the floor mat and accelerator pedal cannot be completely ruled out. In the event of contact between the floor mat and accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal may possibly be released with a delay. Remedy: Check whether the vehicle is equipped with an all weather or ribbed accessory floor mat. If one of the affected floor mats is inserted in the driver footwell the floor mat must be removed from the vehicle so that the above complaint can no longer occur.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat.
The Fix
The dealer will check whether the vehicle is equipped with an all weather or ribbed accessory floor mat.
Are You Affected?
M Class 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 SRPC1302 or the DVSA reference R/2013/017. 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/2012/159 on 29 Jan 2013, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2013/031 on 28 Mar 2013, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/017, launched 4 March 2013. 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.