A problem with the all-season floor mats sold for use in model year 2012 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicles has led to a recall notice.
In a form filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the German premium brand said that the mats may not fully conform to the contour of the vehicle’s floor and could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
If this were to happen, the gas pedal could become trapped and the vehicle may not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the accelerator.
According to Mercedes-Benz, “Should the pedal become trapped, steady application of the brakes will allow the vehicle to be brought to a stop”.
The German company said that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the floor mat problem.
The recall affects 8,675 units of the ML350, ML550 and ML63 AMG SUVs from the 2012 and 2013 model years sold in the States.
The automaker said it will notify owners, and dealers will replace the floor mats free of charge. Until then, Mercedes-Benz said it advises consumers to remove the driver’s floor mat from the vehicle.
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