EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros, Arocs” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01506/21
Summary
The preload force of the screw connection between the cab stabiliser and the stabiliser bar link is below the minimum threshold. This could cause the cab to move around and, possibly, the screws to break. If the cab were displaced, the steering shaft could conceivably jam, and in a worst case scenario, impair steerability. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in theRegulation on the approval…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, Arocs · s. Anlage
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: From 29.06.2021 to 07.07.2021
What is the risk?
- The preload force of the screw connection between the cab stabiliser and the stabiliser bar link is below the minimum threshold. This could cause the cab to move around and, possibly, the screws to break. If the cab were displaced, the steering shaft could conceivably jam, and in a worst case scenario, impair steerability. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in theRegulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehiclesand their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technicalunits 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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