Daimler Truck Atego: Brake Hose Incorrectly Crimped

Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 168 vehicles (Atego, Antos, Actros, and Arocs models) sold in the United Kingdom because certain brake hoses have incorrect crimping that could loosen and reduce braking power. The affected vehicles will have their brake hoses replaced with correctly crimped versions.

Recalling firm

DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ATEGO, DAIMLER TRUCK ANTOS, DAIMLER TRUCK ACTROS, DAIMLER TRUCK AROCS. Units affected: 168

Reason

A brake hose crimp connection could come loose and cause a reduction in braking effort. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the brake hose with a correctly crimped version.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-11-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/47c8e63c-89f3-4123-9c93-cb6f1c403fbd