EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Atego” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03145/23
Summary
The required reference torque may not have been applied to the screw connection of the spring clips on the left and right front axle. If the screw connection of the spring clips becomes detached, components could be lost. Moreover, the front axle may become displaced during braking due to the lack of grip. This could result in a strong pull to one side, which may prevent the driver from holding the vehicle in the…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Atego · e1*2018/858*00057*00-*06 (967PKX2), e1*2018/858*00058*00-*06 (967PKX3), e1*2018/858*00061*00-*06 (967FWU2), e1*2018/858*00062*00-*05 (967FWU3)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 5.6.2023 - 12.11.2023
What is the risk?
- The required reference torque may not have been applied to the screw connection of the spring clips on the left and right front axle. If the screw connection of the spring clips becomes detached, components could be lost. Moreover, the front axle may become displaced during braking due to the lack of grip. This could result in a strong pull to one side, which may prevent the driver from holding the vehicle in the lane. In this case, the risk of accidents is significantly increased. 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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