| NHTSA Recall # | 37830 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V495000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2006120008 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R-CLASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date of notification | 16/01/07 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 28/11/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/12/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/12/06 |
| Report created | 29/12/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1570 |
| Defect summary | On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs. |
| Consequence summary | Over time, the pedal may not maintain a consistent pedal position, which could make it more difficult to operate the accelerator. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the mounting nuts of the accelerator pedal. The recall began on january 16, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006120008. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |