Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Front Axle Housing May Break
Mercedes-Benz Actros Recall Summary One Mercedes-Benz Actros vehicle has been recalled because its front axle housing may have been damaged during manufacturing and could fail without warning. A broken axle could cause wheel loss and loss of steering control. The affected vehicle will have its front axle replaced.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- The front axle housing could have sustained material damage during the production process leading to a potential to fail without warning. An axle break can lead to wheel loss and the vehicle may no longer be steerable increasing the risk of an incident. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the front axle with a quality assured unit.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-07-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/88cf3970-f808-4491-85f3-35bffb1dbfe3