Mercedes Benz Arocs: Short Circuit May Occur
Mercedes-Benz Arocs Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,368 Arocs vehicles because electrical and compressed air lines near the second axle may wear through and become damaged. If the electrical wires are damaged, warning lights may turn on in the cab, and in rare cases, a damaged air line could cause the rear axle brakes to lock. The manufacturer will reroute the wiring harness and replace any damaged sensor or air lines.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ AROCS. Units affected: 1,368
- Reason
- The electrical lines and/or compressed air lines may chafe through in the area of the second axle. When the electrical wires are abraded the wire can short and illuminate appropriate warning lamps in the cab. It is also possible though much less likely for the air line to the spring brake to abrade and eventually release sufficient air for the spring brake to apply and lock the rear axle. The service brake line is protected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the routing of the wiring harness. Replace the possibly chafed sensor and/or compressed air lines.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-08-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/999bc3f7-804d-4836-a707-105cf863562e