EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “ACTROS, AROCS, ATEGO, eACTROS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02066/26
Summary
Manufacturing errors in the production of steering components may result in components having reduced fatigue strength or being susceptible to breakage. If one of the components breaks, the steering may fail, creating a risk of accidents. 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…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- ACTROS, AROCS, ATEGO, eACTROS · e1*2018/858*00039*00*10, e1*2018/858*00040*00*10, e1*2018/858*00041*00*10, e1*2018/858*00045*00*11, e1*2018/858*00046*00*10, e1*2018/858*00047*00*10, e1*2018/858*00048*00*10, e1*2018/858*00049*00*10 , e1*2018/858*00050*00*10, e1*2018/858*00051*00*10, e1*2018/858*00055
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 22.8.2025 - 28.1.2026
- Recall information: https://service-info.mercedes-benz-trucks.com/
What is the risk?
- Manufacturing errors in the production of steering components may result in components having reduced fatigue strength or being susceptible to breakage. If one of the components breaks, the steering may fail, creating a risk of accidents. 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 a product from commercial users
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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