EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros 963, Arocs 964” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03144/23
Summary
The screwed connections of the oil pressure pipe may leak even at low mileages. As a result, particularly in the case of fully unloaded vehicles on gradients, there may be an oil leakage. This can increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros 963, Arocs 964 · 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-2-A, 963-0-B, 963-4-B, 963-2-B, 963-0-C, 963-4-D, 963-4-C, 963-0-D, 963-7-E, 963-4-E, 963-2-E, 963-0-F, 963-4-F, 963-2-F, 963-8-G, 963-8-H, e1*2018/858*00039*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00040*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00041*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00042*00-*05, e1*2018/85
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry. Vehicles with type OM471 engines with HP turbochargers.
- Production dates: 12.10.2022 - 14.11.2023
What is the risk?
- The screwed connections of the oil pressure pipe may leak even at low mileages. As a result, particularly in the case of fully unloaded vehicles on gradients, there may be an oil leakage. This can increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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: Unknown
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