Mercedes-benz Vans X-class: On Affected Vehicles Due To A Potential Error In The Press-fitting Process During Production A Leak At The Radial Shaft Seals Of The Rear Axle Could Occur And Allow Oil To
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Van Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,731 X-Class vans due to a manufacturing defect in the rear axle's radial shaft seals that could allow oil to leak into the parking brake drum. The defect stems from an error during the press-fitting process at the factory. Dealers will replace the radial shaft sealing rings and parking brake shoes if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS X-CLASS. Units affected: 4,731
- Reason
- On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production�a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum. Remedy: Replace the radial shaft sealing rings in the rear axle tube and parking brake shoes if contaminated
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-07-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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