Mercedes Benz Econic: Brakes May Be Adversely Affected
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,040 commercial vehicles (Econic, Actros, Antos, Arocs, and Atego models) because faulty rear axle brake valves may have been installed during production, which could affect braking performance. Affected vehicles will have the valves replaced. Four-by-two and four-by-four tractor units included in this recall should not be driven.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ECONIC, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS, MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ATEGO. Units affected: 5,040
- Reason
- During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-08-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1dddc796-f264-4cc4-b9a9-d931bb029260