Daimler Truck Actros Range: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 123 Actros range vehicles because the oil dipstick guide tube can leak engine oil under certain conditions, which poses a fire risk. The fix involves installing an improved stop plug on the oil dipstick guide tube. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 123
- Reason
- The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. It has been found under certain circumstances there is a risk of fire due to engine oil escaping via the oil dip stick guide. Remedy: Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-07-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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