Mercedes Benz Antos: Steering May Not Perform Correctly
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 656 Antos and Actros vehicles in the United Kingdom because a bolt on the front suspension may not be properly tightened. If this bolt loosens, it could interfere with the steering linkage and temporarily cause the steering to stick. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolt to the correct specification where needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 656
- Reason
- The bolt retaining the trailing arm to the front air bellows support may not be tightened to manufacturer specifications. In extreme cases the bolt can work loose and may interfere with a steering link. This can cause the steering to stick for a brief period. Remedy: On affected vehicles check tightness of bolts and where necessary tighten to the correct specification.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-12-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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