Mercedes Benz Atego: Risk Of Short Circuit
Mercedes-Benz Atego Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,583 Atego vehicles because battery cables may chaff against a bracket between the engine and gearbox, potentially causing a short circuit that could damage the vehicle or cause a fire. Additionally, a circuit cable may chaff and short circuit, which could cause the starter to unexpectedly engage and create a hazard for people working on the vehicle. Affected vehicle owners should have their cables inspected and rerouted.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ATEGO. Units affected: 2,583
- Reason
- It has been identified that the battery positive and negative cables may chaff on a bracket/area between the engine and the gearbox. If this occurs then it can result in a short circuit with associated damage and even possibly a fire. In addition the Circuit 50 cable may also chaff and short circuit on the battery cable. This can cause the starter to engage and cause a risk to persons working around the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the cables and reroute the cabling.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-03-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8b427786-b6bc-48f9-9d72-76adfc9d483d