EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Heavy goods vehicle Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Antos, Arocs, Actros” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0896/17
Summary
null The screw connection of the attachment of the leaf springs on the front axle can come loose. This can impair steerability and driving stability, giving rise to an increased risk of accident.
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Product
Heavy goods vehicle — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Antos, Arocs, Actros · Type: 963-0-C, 963-4-D, 963-8-G, 930.16, 934.16 EC type approvals: e1*2007/46*0732 e1*2007/46*0733 e1*2007/46*0742 e1*2007/46*0779 e1*2007/46*0811.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Heavy goods vehicle
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 10 April 2017 and 21 April 2017.
What is the risk?
- null The screw connection of the attachment of the leaf springs on the front axle can come loose. This can impair steerability and driving stability, giving rise to an increased risk of accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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