Daimler Truck Eactros 983: Srl250616 – Check Serial Number Of The Electric Power Steering Pump For Trailing Axle – Schkaehps1

Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 27 eActros 983 vehicles because water can collect under the cover cap of the electric power steering pump on the rear axle, causing corrosion of battery connection bolts. This corrosion increases electrical resistance and generates heat, which could potentially ignite electrical components and create a fire risk. The remedy involves replacing the electric power steering pump and cover cap on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK eACTROS 983, DAIMLER TRUCK. Units affected: 27

Reason

As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have found that a thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956. The two battery connection points of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle are located at the bottom in the installation position and are provided with a cover cap to protect against contact. Rain and splash water can collect in the cover cap. The water can no longer...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2025-08-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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