Mercedes Benz Arocs: Possibility Of Loss Of Control
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 110 Arocs, Antos, and Actros Range vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a warped bracket may cause the steered trailing axle control unit to crack and allow moisture inside, potentially leading to an electrical short circuit. While the system typically activates a safety mode when this occurs, the defect could affect axle performance while driving. The manufacturer will replace the control unit bracket and check or replace the control unit as needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 110
- Reason
- The control unit for the steered trailing axle may crack due to a warped fixing bracket and allow the ingress of moisture.This may cause a short circuit. Normally a yellow fault message will appear and the system will immediately default to safe passive steering mode. However it is possible the defect may have an adverse affect on the performance of the axle whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the control unit bracket Check and if necessary replace the control unit.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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