Mercedes Benz Arocs: Short Circuit May Occur
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,963 Arocs, Antos, and Actros vehicles sold in the UK because the frame wiring harness routing may rub against a sharp edge on a cable bracket, potentially causing a short circuit. While warning lights should alert the driver if this occurs, Mercedes-Benz is replacing the cable bracket and any damaged wiring harnesses to prevent the issue.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 3,963
- Reason
- It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-07-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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