Daimler Truck Actros Range: Risk Of Fire
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 4,036
- Reason
- This recall covers two defects: 1. The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may cause a malfunction in some electrical systems. In a worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between un-fused positive cables and the bracket with a resultant risk of fire. 2. The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. In some circumstances it is possible engine oil can escape via the oil dip stick guide creating a fire risk. Remedy: 1. Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-08-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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