Daimler Truck Axor: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 66 AXOR and ACTROS vehicles in the United Kingdom because the battery cable connections may not be crimped properly, which could cause electrical system failure, sparks, or fire. The manufacturer will inspect the crimping on the affected vehicles and repair or resolder the connections if needed. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK AXOR, DAIMLER TRUCK ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 66
- Reason
- It has been established that due to insufficient crimping of the main battery cable lugs/terminals to the battery cable can cause a resistance between the cable and lug/terminal. This can result in either failure of the electrical system production of sparks or a short circuit which could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for a check of the crimping. If found to be out of specification re-crimp or solder the cable lug/terminal.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-09-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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