Lorry

Requirements breached

An unsuitable coating process may result in material damage to the front axle and this may lead to the axle breaking. If the axle breaks, a wheel could become detached from the vehicle, or the vehicle’s steering control could be lost. This may increase the risk of an accident.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description

Lorry

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0726 e1*2007/46*0727 e1*2007/46*0732 e1*2007/46*0734 e1*2007/46*0737; types: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-0-C, 963-4-C, 963-4-E; sales description: Actros 963, Antos 963

Batch

The vehicles affected were produced between 23 November 2016 and 16 March 2017.