Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2013/064: Floor Mat May Impede Accelerator Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2013
- Launched
- 2,114
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1305
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles. If the vehicle is equipped with all weather or ribbed accessory mats it is possible that the mats may impede the operation of the throttle pedal to the extent that it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released. The dealer will check and if fitted remove the accessory mats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the vehicle is equipped with all weather or ribbed accessory mats it is possible that the mats may impede the operation of the throttle pedal to the extent that it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLOOR MAT MAY IMPEDE ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect: If the vehicle is equipped with all weather or ribbed accessory mats it is possible that the mats may impede the operation of the throttle pedal to the extent that it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles check and if fitted remove the accessory mats.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if fitted remove the accessory mats.
Are You Affected?
M Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,114 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 SRPC1305 or the DVSA reference R/2013/064. 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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| A Class, C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/277 | |
| C Class, CL Class, CLA, CLS and 6 moreFaulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification | Low | R/2017/124 | |
| M ClassFront suspension arm may not be tightened correctly | Urgent | R/2017/081 | |
| M Class, S Class HybridTransmission may lock at low speed | Urgent | R/2015/248 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2013/053 on 30 May 2013, for airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion. The one launched after it was R/2013/069 on 25 Jul 2013, for rear back-rest may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/064, launched 3 July 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.