Daimler Truck Atego: Fuel Tank May Leak
Daimler Truck is recalling 564 Atego vehicles in the United Kingdom because the forward supporting rail for the fuel tank may crack, causing the tank to drag on the ground and leak fuel. The company will replace the front supporting rail and add a reinforcement to affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ATEGO. Units affected: 564
- Reason
- The forward supporting rail for the fuel tank may crack and if not noticed may fail resulting in the fuel tank dragging on the ground and eventually leaking fuel on to the road surface. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to where necessary replace the front supporting rail for the fuel tank and to retrofit a reinforcement.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-10-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0e3e035d-7faa-4e35-9770-861e1c3eab66