Daimler Truck Eactros 983: Srl250617 – Check Electrical Connection Of The Electric Power Steering Pump For Trailing Axle – Schkaehps2
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 8 eActros 983 vehicles because water can collect in the cover caps protecting the electrical connections of the trailing axle power steering pump, causing corrosion that increases heat at the connection points and creates a potential fire risk. The fix involves replacing the cover caps with ones that have drain holes and cleaning and sealing the battery terminals with corrosion protection spray. If the power steering pump fails, the trailing axle will not steer and the vehicle's turning circle will increase, though these effects are minimal during normal driving.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK eACTROS 983, DAIMLER TRUCK. Units affected: 8
- Reason
- 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 drain off due to missing drain holes. Because the battery connection...
- 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
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/989ce607-ac13-4114-ae00-6c8d961f7755