Arocs
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1639/18 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0737; type: 963-4-E |
| Published | 9 November 2018 |
Risk Description
On vehicles featuring ‘reinforced rear springs, 16 tonnes’ the wing stay on the welded construction between the first and the second rear axle may tear away. The wing stay might completely tear off and drop onto the road. This could increase the risk of an accident for following traffic.
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
Truck