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Mercedes-Benz Econic recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz Econic since 2013, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 8,500 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mercedes-Benz Econic recalls, newest first

  1. ACTROS RANGE, ANTOS, ECONIC · steering shaft may not be to specification

    18 Sep 2017 · R/2017/219

    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

  2. ECONIC · seat belt restraint function may be inadequate

    2 Aug 2017 · R/2017/210

    The front passenger seatbelt stalk may become deformed. This may weaken the stalk cables and may not act as intended in the event of a collision.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check condition of affected belt stalks. Where necessary replace stalk and fit additional cover.

    1,539 vehicles · built 2 Oct 2013 to 28 Mar 2017

  3. ACTROS RANGE, ANTOS, AROCS, ATEGO, ECONIC · brakes may be adversely affected

    30 Aug 2016 · R/2016/188

    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

  4. ECONIC · braking performance may be affected

    15 Apr 2016 · R/2016/061

    Three vehicles have been built with extended chassis/wheel base. The Yaw sensor has been displaced to a spot which does not correspond to the specific location and position. It cannot be ruled out that undefined or incorrect brake intervention may occur in the event of ESP intervention. Additionally the sensor may not recognise critical situations. The above can lead to an increased risk of collision/incident.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the location of the Yaw sensor. Where necessary move the sensor to the prescribed position.

    3 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2013 to 1 Oct 2015

  5. ECONIC · fire may occur

    17 Nov 2014 · R/2014/136

    It has been identified that under UK operations the hazard warning switch can fail prematurely due to repeated use. This could result in an electrical overload and possible localised fire.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the hazard warning switch with the latest production version.

    5,710 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1998 to 30 Sep 2013

  6. ECONIC · cab may tilt unexpectedly

    25 Oct 2013 · R/2013/115

    The cab tilt cylinder is connected to the frame of the cab by a pin. This pin is secured by a hexagon head bolt. The screw/bolt on some vehicles may not be tightened to the prescribed torque. As a result the cab may not be fully secure and in the worst case could tilt unexpectedly.

    Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary tighten the cab tilt cylinder mounting pin securing bolt.

    112 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.