Mercedes Benz Arocs: Steering May Be Adversely Affected
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 954 Arocs, Actros, and Antos vehicles in the United Kingdom because an incorrect mounting bracket for the power-assisted steering pump may have been installed. This misalignment can cause wear to the drive mechanism and potentially lead to steering power assistance failure. Affected vehicle owners should have their power-assisted steering pump bracket inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ AROCS, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS. Units affected: 954
- Reason
- It has been identified that the incorrect mounting bracket for the power assisted steering pump may have been installed. This can cause misalignment of the pump and cause wear to the drive mechanism. This could result in the failure of the drive shaft and subsequent loss of power assistance for the steering. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the power assisted steering pump bracket and if require replace the bracket pump and drive shaft.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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