Actros, Arocs, Atego, Eactros
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain Actros, Arocs, Atego, and eACTROS lorries sold in Germany because steering components may have a manufacturing defect that prevents proper hardening, causing them to wear faster and potentially break. If a steering component fails, particularly during low-speed turns, the driver may lose control of the vehicle. This recall affects lorries that do not meet motor vehicle safety regulations.
- Recalling firm
- Mercedes-Benz
- Product
- Lorry. ACTROS, AROCS, ATEGO, eACTROS
- Reason
- The steering components (including steering rods, push rods and tie rods) may have a manufacturing defect. Some parts may not have been hardened correctly during production, which could make them wear out faster and become weaker over time. This could cause the part to break, especially when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. If this happens, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
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