Mercedes Benz Actros Range: Steering May Fail
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS RANGE. Units affected: 37
- Reason
- Irregularities may have occurred during assembly of the steering shaft. Water entrapment may have occurred in a few cases. At exceptionally low temperature's and after long idle times (Freezing in the cab) the entrapped water may freeze. It is possible if the water freezes there could be in extreme cases damage to the bearing shell of the constant velocity joint. During the first few meters after driving off a damaged bearing shell could lead to the connection from the steering wheel to the front axle being lost in extreme cases. Remedy: Check steering shafts of the affected vehicles and...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-03-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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