Actros, Arocs
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01475/21 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-2-A, 963-0-B, 963-4-B, 963-2-B, 963-0-C, 963-4-D, 963-4-C, 963-0-D, 963-7-E, 963-4-E, 963-2-E, 963-0-F, 963-4-F, 963-2-F, 963-8-G, 963-8-H, e1*2018/858*00039*00-01, e1*2018/858*00040*00-01, e1*2018/858*00041*00-01, e1*2018/858*00042*00-01, e1*2018/858*00043*00-01, e1*2018/858*00044*00-01, e1*2018/858*00045*00-01, e1*2018/858*00046*00-01, e1*2018/858*00047*00-01, e1*2018/858*00048*00-01, e1*2018/858*00049*00-01, e1*2018/858*00050*00-01, e1*2018/858*00051*00-01, e1*2018/858*00052*00-01, e1*2018/858*00053*00-01, , e1*2018/858*00054*00-01, e1*2018/858*00055*00-01, e1*2018/858*00056*00-01 |
| Published | 29 October 2021 |
Risk Description
Under dynamic load, a crack in the forged parts of the steering-shaft adapter may spread further over the service life of the vehicle and ultimately lead to breakage. If the steering-shaft adapter were to break, the steering would immediately fail, increase the risk of a crash. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles
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
Lorry