Lorry

Requirements breached

In the vehicles concerned, incorrect axle modulators, proportional relay valves and trailer control valves from the firm WABCO have been installed. Owing to this defect, a solo-operated vehicle may unexpectedly swerve uncontrollably during normal braking. The component defect may thus result in an immediate risk to road safety.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description

Lorry

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0726 to *0743; e1*2007/46*1170 and *1171; e1*2007/46*1175 and *1176; type: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-2-A, 963-0-B, 963-4-B, 963-2-B, 963-0-C, 963-4-D, 963-4-C, 963-0-D, 9.....

Batch

The vehicles affected were produced between 13.6.2016 and 12.8.2016.