Mercedes Benz Actos: ABS Function May Be Inoperative

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 36 Actos, Arocs, and Actros vehicles because air lines and electrical wiring may not be correctly installed, which could cause them to rub against the propshaft and become damaged. If damaged, the ABS anti-lock braking system may stop working, and the rear wheels could lock up. Mercedes Benz will inspect the affected air lines and wiring, replace them if needed, and reroute them to prevent contact with the propshaft.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTOS, MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 36

Reason

On affected vehicles air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the propshaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle. Remedy: Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-08-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/070dcca3-3c7e-4c4d-95c3-118774fbdd97