EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00043/24
Summary
Insufficiently tightened screws on the front axle leaf spring attachment may lead to detachment of the leaf spring, causing the vehicle pull to one side (inclined position) while driving. In addition, if the screw on the front bearing block comes loose, it can protrude into the swivelling range of the steering column, which can impair the steering ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Arocs · 963-0-A, 963-0-C, 963-8-H, 963-4-A, 963-4-E, 963-2-E, 963-8-G, 963-7-E, e1*2018/858*00039*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00045*00-*06, e1*2018/858*00056*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00040*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00050*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00051*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00055*00-*05, e1*2018/858*00049*00-*05
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 01/03/2023 - 14/08/2023
What is the risk?
- Insufficiently tightened screws on the front axle leaf spring attachment may lead to detachment of the leaf spring, causing the vehicle pull to one side (inclined position) while driving. In addition, if the screw on the front bearing block comes loose, it can protrude into the swivelling range of the steering column, which can impair the steering ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. 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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