EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorries Mercedes-Benz “Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1390/14
Summary
null The cable harness leading to the energy distributor can rub against the edge of the cable harness bracket. The electric cable can become worn or can wear through. Various warning lights may be illuminated on the vehicle's dashboard. The functioning of the transmission control system or lighting unit may be compromised. Possible damage caused by short-circuiting.
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Product
Lorries — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Arocs · Type: 964Model: ArocsEC type approvals: e1*2007/46*0727, e1*2007/46*0729, e1*2007/46*0730, e1*2007/46*0733, e1*2007/46*0734, e1*2007/46*0737, e1*2007/46*0740
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz trucks.
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 February 2013 and 3 June 2014.
What is the risk?
- null The cable harness leading to the energy distributor can rub against the edge of the cable harness bracket. The electric cable can become worn or can wear through. Various warning lights may be illuminated on the vehicle's dashboard. The functioning of the transmission control system or lighting unit may be compromised. Possible damage caused by short-circuiting.
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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