Daimler Truck Atego recalls

As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have identified that the vehicle-specific RDF3 (radar front end) installation height value has not been parameterized in Econic 956 Actros 963 Arocs 964 Atego 967 and eActros 983 model vehicles. Instead of the vehicle-specific installation height value a substitute value of 1 m has been entered. The substitute value is always higher than the actual installation situation. RDF3 is responsible for object recognition detecting clearance as well as close and long-range processing. It can also detect the ability to drive under and over objects which enables a radar-only reaction as part of the ABA functionality. Since the sensor value is parameterized higher than the actual installation height trucks ahead may not be detected particularly on inclines. This may lead to the fact that automatic braking by the ABA may not being triggered. Furthermore incorrect parameterization may lead to objects on the ground such as tracks manhole covers etc. being erroneously detected as obstacles causing ABA to brake the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident.

Fix: As a permanent measure we wish to determine the installation height of the RDF3 manually and parameterize the determined value in potentially affected vehicles as part of this recall campaign.

• ATEGO: 6 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2025 to 18 Jun 2025
• ATEGO: 1 vehicle · built 12 Jun 2025 to 12 Jun 2025

One or more threaded connections of the steering bracket may not have been correctly secured.

Fix: Check loosen and correctly apply the required tightening torque to the affected connections.

22 vehicles · built 20 Nov 2018 to 24 Sep 2019

A brake hose crimp connection could come loose and cause a reduction in braking effort.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the brake hose with a correctly crimped version.

42 vehicles · built 19 Jul 2017 to 27 Jul 2017

The forward supporting rail for the fuel tank may crack and if not noticed may fail resulting in the fuel tank dragging on the ground and eventually leaking fuel on to the road surface.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to where necessary replace the front supporting rail for the fuel tank and to retrofit a reinforcement.

2,613 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2006

The forward supporting rail for the fuel tank may crack and if not noticed may fail resulting in the fuel tank dragging on the ground and eventually leaking fuel on to the road surface.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to where necessary replace the front supporting rail for the fuel tank and to retrofit a reinforcement.

564 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2006

On certain vehicles overheating may occur at the cab to heated windscreen wiring connector plug. If not addressed and under extreme circumstances a fire may occur.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the electrical connector of the heated windscreen.

1,081 vehicles

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