EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00006/24
Summary
Insufficient torque applied in the left front frame screws poses a risk of component detachment, potentially causing vibrations and impacting driving performance and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to occupants. Additionally, the crashworthiness of the driver cab is not assured for specific screw connections, heightening the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Arocs · e1*2018/858*00045*00-*06 (963-0-C), e1*2018/858*00050*00-*05 (963-4-E), e1*2018/858*00052*00-*05 (963-0-F), e1*2018/858*00055*00-*05 (963-8-G), e1*2018/858*00041*00-*05 (963-2-A), e1*2018/858*00051*00-*05 (963-2-E), e1*2018/858*00056*00-*05 (963-8-H), e1*2018/858*00049*00-*05 (963-7-
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 29.09.2023 - 02.10.2023
What is the risk?
- Insufficient torque applied in the left front frame screws poses a risk of component detachment, potentially causing vibrations and impacting driving performance and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to occupants. Additionally, the crashworthiness of the driver cab is not assured for specific screw connections, heightening the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. 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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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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