Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Steering Shaft May Not Be To Specification

Mercedes Benz is recalling 2,376 Actros, Arocs, and Antos vehicles because a manufacturing error may have resulted in the lower steering shaft universal joint not meeting specifications. Under heavy steering forces, the column shaft could move within the universal joint connection. The remedy involves checking the dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft, with replacement where necessary.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS. Units affected: 2,376

Reason

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection. Remedy: Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-09-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1ff7c47a-f470-4d6b-aaf2-788eb699e728