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Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Actros” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00166/21
Summary
When the Active Drive Assist (ADA2) system is activated, a defective steering shaft may result in a mandatory warning to take control of the steering wheel not being displayed. This is particularly relevant in situations where the driver is not actively steering (hands-off detection). As a result, this may cause injuries to the driver.
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Actros · Models: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-0-C, e1*2018/858*00039*(00-01), e1*2018/858*00040*(00-01), e1*2018/858*00045*(00-01)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 25.5.2021 to 17.6.2021
What is the risk?
- When the Active Drive Assist (ADA2) system is activated, a defective steering shaft may result in a mandatory warning to take control of the steering wheel not being displayed. This is particularly relevant in situations where the driver is not actively steering (hands-off detection). As a result, this may cause injuries to the driver.
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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