Actros, Antos, Arocs
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0035/17 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Models: Actros 963, Antos 963, Arocs 964, EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0726, *0727, *0728, *0729, *0730, *0731, *0732, *0733, *0734, *0735, *0736, *0737, *0738, *0740, *0741, *0742, type: 963003..... |
| Published | 20 January 2017 |
Risk Description
null Incorrect steering spindles may have been fitted to the vehicles. As a result, the serration tooth flanks may not be sufficiently deep for the required transmission of power between the steering column and the steering spindle. In the worst-case scenario, the connection between the steering column and the steering spindle may slip, resulting in steering failure.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
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