Mercedes Benz Atego: Axle Bracket May Detach
Mercedes Benz Atego Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 39 Atego vehicles in the United Kingdom because the axle stop bracket on the rear axle may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. If the bracket comes loose, it could fall onto the road and create a collision hazard. Owners will be contacted to have the connection inspected and tightened or replaced if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ATEGO. Units affected: 39
- Reason
- The threaded connection of the axle stop bracket on the rear axle may not have been tightened to specification. As a result the threaded connection could work loose and allow the bracket to fall on the roadway which can increase the risk of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the threaded connection. If loose the threaded connection will be replaced and tightened to specification.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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