Mercedes Benz Atego: Vehicle Safety System May Incorrectly Diagnose An Imminent Crash

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz Atego and Actros trucks have a safety system that may incorrectly detect a crash and apply the brakes when not needed, though drivers can manually override the braking. About 9,308 vehicles are affected in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer will contact owners with instructions and plans to update the vehicle's control units once a fix has been validated.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ATEGO, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 9,308

Reason

In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck driver or the driver following are not alert there is an increased risk of collision. Remedy: Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the new update to the sensor...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-06-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/98fae824-129e-46aa-aa26-0de7da21c8a5