Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Steering May Not Perform As Expected
Certain Mercedes-Benz trucks (Actros, Arocs, and Antos models) may have steering spindles that don't meet specifications, which could potentially cause loss of directional control. About 1,083 vehicles in the UK are affected. Owners will need to have their vehicles inspected to check the steering spindle dimensions, and any out-of-specification parts will be replaced.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS. Units affected: 1,083
- Reason
- A number of steering spindles may have been fitted that are not to specification. In the worst case the result could be loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are possibly affected to check the dimensions of the steering spindle and where it is found to be out of specification replace the steering spindle.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-02-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/32764c9a-9d24-4aaa-80ec-d5975c0329a1