Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Risk Of Fire

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling approximately 4,185 Actros, Antos, and Arocs vehicles because the exhaust tailpipe can become loose or fall off. A loose tailpipe can create a fire hazard due to exhaust gas leaks and may pose a risk to other drivers on the road. The fix involves replacing the exhaust tailpipe flange seal with a metal bead gasket.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE, MERCEDES BENZ ANTOS, MERCEDES BENZ AROCS. Units affected: 4,185

Reason

The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-07-07

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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