Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Steering Shaft May Loosen
Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 16 Actros vehicles in the United Kingdom because the steering column shaft may not be properly tightened, which could eventually cause the steering wheel to move freely and result in loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it if found to be insecure.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 16
- Reason
- The steering column shaft may not have been tightened correctly. If left this will progress to steering wheel free movement and knocking noise. Ultimately there will be a loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering shaft for security. If the steering shaft is insecure the shaft must be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-12-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d25fff07-a2f5-470d-a0ec-b0736611ea0e