Daimler Truck Actros Range recalls

This recall covers two defects: 1. The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may cause a malfunction in some electrical systems. In a worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between un-fused positive cables and the bracket with a resultant risk of fire. 2. The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. In some circumstances it is possible engine oil can escape via the oil dip stick guide creating a fire risk.

Fix: 1. Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness. 2. Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.

4,036 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2010

The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. It has been found under certain circumstances there is a risk of fire due to engine oil escaping via the oil dip stick guide.

Fix: Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.

123 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2010

The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may lead to possible malfunctions in the vehicles electrical system. In the worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between unfused positive cables and the bracket whereby a risk of fire is possible.

Fix: Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness.

1,057 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2010

It has been established that due to insufficient crimping of the main battery cable lugs/terminals to the battery cable can cause a resistance between the cable and lug/terminal. This can result in either failure of the electrical system production of sparks or a short circuit which could cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for a check of the crimping. If found to be out of specification re-crimp or solder the cable lug/terminal.

33 vehicles

The mounting bolts of the brake disc on the trailing axle may not be to specification. This could result in a loss of clamping force on the disc and the loosing of the mounting bolts which can affect the permanent locking of the disc.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and instigate a new tightening procedure to address the concern.

2 vehicles

Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft and cause corrosion

Fix: Recall all likely to be affected vehicles. Check steering shaft. If moisture has penetrated shaft replace shaft.

129 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1999 to 1 Oct 1999

The parking lever when applied may not engage in the locked position.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified part to the parking brake lever assembly.

4,550 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2002

The parking lever when applied may not engage in the locked position.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified part to the parking brake lever assembly

36 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003

Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft causing corrosion.

Fix: Recalled vehicle swill have the steering shaft replaced

2,215 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 1999

Cracks may appear on the hubs of the non-driven axles in the vicinity of the wheel mounts

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hubs replaced.

29 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 1999

The engine wiring harness may chafe and cause localised overheating. In extreme cases this may result in a fire.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and inspect the engine wiring harness repairing individual cables as necessary. The harness will then be enclosed within a protective sheath.

1,081 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2000

The possibility exists that the rear axle modulator valve may leak due to internal corrosion.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check and if required replace the valve with a quality assured unit. Additionally a protective cover will be fitted to valves.

2,955 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 May 1998