Daimler Truck Actros 963: Oil Leakage On Turbocharger
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 2 Actros 963 vehicles because the turbocharger oil inlet nozzle was sealed with an incorrect adhesive that breaks down when heated, potentially allowing oil to leak. The affected vehicles are in the United Kingdom. Daimler Truck will correctly reseal the connection on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ACTROS 963. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- The oil inlet nozzle on the turbocharger that is screwed on to the bearing housing is sealed with a copper seal. An adhesive that disintegrates when heated was applied in error. This may allow oil to leak onto the turbo housing. Remedy: On affected vehicles correctly reseal the connection.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-07-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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