Mercedes-Benz Atego recalls

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

The threaded connection of the axle stop bracket on the rear axle may not have been tightened to specification. As a result the threaded connection could work loose and allow the bracket to fall on the roadway which can increase the risk of a collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the threaded connection. If loose the threaded connection will be replaced and tightened to specification.

39 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2016 to 2 Nov 2016

The cable lug of the ground line on the engine�s mounting bolt may break. If the ground connection is interrupted completely the vehicle can become completely de-energised which can lead to a sudden and for the driver unpredictable failure of the instrument panel the vehicle illumination the hazard warning system and the engine shutting down which increases the risk of a collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the existing cable lug with a modified terminal lug.

623 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2015 to 1 Sep 2015

It has been identified that the battery positive and negative cables may chaff on a bracket/area between the engine and the gearbox. If this occurs then it can result in a short circuit with associated damage and even possibly a fire. In addition the Circuit 50 cable may also chaff and short circuit on the battery cable. This can cause the starter to engage and cause a risk to persons working around the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the cables and reroute the cabling.

2,583 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2013 to 19 Dec 2016

Affected vehicles may experience a lack of braking control on the rear axle when reverse gear is engaged.

Fix: On affected vehicles fit a pneumatic control system.

5 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 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 ground cable lug attached to the engine mounting bolt may break as a result of vibrations and oscillations combined with the tension caused through the routing of the cable. Should this concern occur it is possible in the worst case scenario for the vehicle to become completely de-energised. This means a sudden failure of the instrument panel vehicle illumination the hazard warning system and the engine shuts down thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the routing of the ground line and additionally to replace the present lugs on the affected cables.

826 vehicles · built 13 Mar 2013 to 2 Feb 2015

It is possible that during constructions the wiring harness for the frame may have been installed under tension. This can cause damage to the ribbon feeder for the clock spring connection for the steering wheel controls and air-bag. This will normally result in minor issue with the steering wheel electronic controls which will warn the driver of the issue. However in the extreme it could result in an electrical short circuit which can cause the premature deployment of the steering wheel air bag.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and fit an additional earth link.

5 vehicles · built 19 Nov 2013 to 19 Nov 2013

The electric heater of the charge air preheating system can overheat and a vehicle fire may occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical actuation system of this heater.

1 vehicle · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007

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.

4 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2009

The incorrect specification bolts were supplied in a previous recall. The bolts supplied were too long which can affect the security of the hub.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check bolts and if necessary replace the bolts.

976 vehicles

It is possible that water ingress into the front axle hub through a seal can cause corrosion which ultimately could result in failure of the wheel bearing. If not rectified this could ultimately result in detachment of the hub and wheel assembly.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the front hub assemblies.

3,369 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

The battery main cable may chafe on a bracket which may lead to a short circuit

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have an additional bracket fitted which has been deficient from production.

14 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 22 Mar 2005

As a result of incorrect manufacture the possibility exists that a fracture may occur in the steering shaft assembly between the steering box and the steering column.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft assembly.

84 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 20 Jun 2002