EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00177/21
Summary
Due to a damaged socket spanner, the four nuts of the battery-device carrier might not have been fastened at the required torque. As a result, the bolt connections could become detached from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of accidents.
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Arocs · Models: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-0-C, 963-4-C, 963-0-D, 963-7-E, 963-4-E, Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0726, e1*2007/46*0727, e1*2007/46*0732, e1*2007/46*0734, e1*2007/46*0735, e1*2007/46*0736, e1*2007/46*0737
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 12 June 2020 to 19 June 2020
What is the risk?
- Due to a damaged socket spanner, the four nuts of the battery-device carrier might not have been fastened at the required torque. As a result, the bolt connections could become detached from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of accidents.
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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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