EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Heavy goods vehicle Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Antos, Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0400/15
Summary
null A deformed control unit mounting for the trailing axle control unit may be fitted in the vehicles affected. Since the control unit is located in an area exposed to spray, moisture or dirty water may penetrate, which may lead in turn to a short-circuit. This may cause unintentional activation of the trailing axle's steering control, up to the end stop, which may result in loss of control over the vehicle.
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Product
Heavy goods vehicle — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Antos, Arocs · Types: 963, 964; EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0732 e1*2007/46*0737 e1*2007/46*0740
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Heavy goods vehicle
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 1 September 2011 and 8 January 2014 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null A deformed control unit mounting for the trailing axle control unit may be fitted in the vehicles affected. Since the control unit is located in an area exposed to spray, moisture or dirty water may penetrate, which may lead in turn to a short-circuit. This may cause unintentional activation of the trailing axle's steering control, up to the end stop, which may result in loss of control over the vehicle.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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