Mercedes Benz Econic: Steering Shaft May Not Be To Specification

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 384 Econic, Actros, and Antos vehicles because a manufacturing error may have caused the lower steering shaft universal joint to be made incorrectly. This defect could allow the column shaft to shift within the connection under heavy steering forces. Affected vehicle owners should have their universal joint and column shaft dimensions checked and replaced if necessary.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ECONIC, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS. Units affected: 384

Reason

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection. Remedy: Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-09-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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