EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros, eActros” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01320/26
Summary
Some factory fitted Michelin tyres (models X MULTI Z and X LINE ENERGY Z, size 355/50 R 22.5) may develop a crack along the sidewall that worsens with use. This defect can cause a sudden loss of air pressure while driving, making the vehicle unstable and harder to control. As a result, there is a risk of accidents, which could lead to serious injuries for the driver, passengers, or other road users. The product does…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros, eActros · 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-0-C, 963-4-D, 963-4-C, e1*2018/858*00039*00-*10, e1*2018/858*00040*00-*10, e1*2018/858*00045*00-*11, e1*2018/858*00046*00-*10, e1*2018/858*00047*00-*10
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 13.1.2023 to 23.12.2025
What is the risk?
- Some factory fitted Michelin tyres (models X MULTI Z and X LINE ENERGY Z, size 355/50 R 22.5) may develop a crack along the sidewall that worsens with use. This defect can cause a sudden loss of air pressure while driving, making the vehicle unstable and harder to control. As a result, there is a risk of accidents, which could lead to serious injuries for the driver, passengers, or other road users. 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 commercial users
- Date of entry into force: 23/04/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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