Mercedes-Benz Actros Range recalls

The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering.

Fix: Check spring and bracket retaining bolts for tightness. Replace bolts if necessary and tighten all bolts to correct specification.

7 vehicles · built 18 Apr 2017 to 19 Apr 2017

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.

Fix: Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.

128 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2016 to 20 Jan 2017

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification. Under heavy steering forces it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection.

Fix: Check dimensions of the universal joint and column shaft and replace where necessary.

792 vehicles · built 25 May 2016 to 17 Nov 2016

The front axle housing could have sustained material damage during the production process leading to a potential to fail without warning. An axle break can lead to wheel loss and the vehicle may no longer be steerable increasing the risk of an incident.

Fix: Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the front axle with a quality assured unit.

1 vehicle · built 12 Dec 2016 to 12 Dec 2016

The screw securing the steering wheel to the splines may be missing. This can lead to loss of directional control thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for the presence of the retaining screw where necessary a screw will be fitted.

5 vehicles · built 11 Nov 2016 to 6 Feb 2017

In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck driver or the driver following are not alert there is an increased risk of collision.

Fix: Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the new update to the sensor system has been validated the vehicles will be recalled for the Control Units to be updated.

4,654 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2016 to 28 Mar 2017

A number of steering spindles may have been fitted that are not to specification. In the worst case the result could be loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are possibly affected to check the dimensions of the steering spindle and where it is found to be out of specification replace the steering spindle.

361 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2016 to 14 Nov 2016

It has been identified that the incorrect mounting bracket for the power assisted steering pump may have been installed. This can cause misalignment of the pump and cause wear to the drive mechanism. This could result in the failure of the drive shaft and subsequent loss of power assistance for the steering.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the power assisted steering pump bracket and if require replace the bracket pump and drive shaft.

318 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2015 to 24 Mar 2016

If has been identified that a certain batch of tyres may be affected by progressive damage which may cause the tyre tread to detach and adversely affect the control of the vehicle. The separated tread could also adversely affect other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to have tyres from the affected batches. All tyres fitted to the vehicle are to be checked including the spare. The tyres that are in the affected batches are to be changed out.

35 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2012 to 2 Jan 2014

During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

1,008 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 1 Aug 2016

On affected vehicles air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the propshaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle.

Fix: Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring.

12 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2013 to 11 Mar 2015

The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.

1,395 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2013 to 4 Nov 2015

The control unit for the steered trailing axle may crack due to a warped fixing bracket and allow the ingress of moisture.This may cause a short circuit. Normally a yellow fault message will appear and the system will immediately default to safe passive steering mode. However it is possible the defect may have an adverse affect on the performance of the axle whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the control unit bracket Check and if necessary replace the control unit.

• ACTROS RANGE: 22 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2012 to 26 Jun 2014
• ACTROS RANGE: 22 vehicles · built 11 Jul 2012 to 26 Jun 2014

The Front radius angles in the driver�s and passenger metal seat base may not have been formed correctly and as a result the seat base may suffer from stress cracks which could compromise the strength of the seat base in the unlikely event of a rear end collision. The seat belt system is an integrated part of the seat.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the driver and passenger seat bases.

50 vehicles · built 25 Jul 2014 to 15 Aug 2014

The bolt retaining the trailing arm to the front air bellows support may not be tightened to manufacturer specifications. In extreme cases the bolt can work loose and may interfere with a steering link. This can cause the steering to stick for a brief period.

Fix: On affected vehicles check tightness of bolts and where necessary tighten to the correct specification.

328 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2012 to 10 Apr 2014

It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.

Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.

1,321 vehicles

Water can enter in the front passenger footwell. The cause of this was found to be incompletely installed stop plugs at the cab under the windscreen wiper recess trim. If this fault exists water can penetrate behind the sealing of the cab/chassis connecting point. In the worst case contact corrosion and corresponding consequential damage e.g. short circuits and undefined current paths with high current flows may occur at plug contacts wiring harness and a sensor not designed to be watertight.

Fix: Check affected vehicles to see whether all planned stop plugs are installed under the windshield wiper recess trim. Any missing stop plugs will be retrofitted.

56 vehicles

Irregularities may have occurred during assembly of the steering shaft. Water entrapment may have occurred in a few cases. At exceptionally low temperature's and after long idle times (Freezing in the cab) the entrapped water may freeze. It is possible if the water freezes there could be in extreme cases damage to the bearing shell of the constant velocity joint. During the first few meters after driving off a damaged bearing shell could lead to the connection from the steering wheel to the front axle being lost in extreme cases.

Fix: Check steering shafts of the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

37 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2011 to 21 Feb 2012

Cracks may occur over time between the tread and the tyre shoulder due to faulty vulcanization between the tyre tread and shoulder. This could lead to peeling of the tyre tread.

Fix: Affected tyres will be replaced

1 vehicle

It has been identified that the transmission oil cooler pipes may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can result in the pipes vibrating and breaking in the vicinity of the alternator.

Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the subject oil cooler pipes replaced.

2 vehicles

The steering column shaft may not have been tightened correctly. If left this will progress to steering wheel free movement and knocking noise. Ultimately there will be a loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering shaft for security. If the steering shaft is insecure the shaft must be replaced.

16 vehicles

The threaded connection of the Grammer seat centre bearing may become loose which could overlaod the seat frame and cause it to fracture and fail.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to have the seat checked repaired or replaced.

2,258 vehicles