Mercedes-Benz Antos recalls

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

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

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.

• ANTOS: 22 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2012 to 26 Jun 2014
• ANTOS: 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

There is insufficient room for the front brake hoses to move with the steering and suspension without chafing the hose. Should a brake hose chafe through the front wheel brake of the affected axle side could fail upon pressing the brake pedal. The front wheel brake on the affected axle side may therefore fail in the most unfavourable case.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new hoses and brackets which are the same as the current production.

12 vehicles