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Mercedes-Benz Actros 963, Arocs 964 lorry — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJan 5, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes-Benz Actros 963, Arocs 964 lorry — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes-Benz Actros 963, Arocs 964 lorry — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The screwed connections of the oil pressure pipe may leak even at low mileages. As a result, particularly in the case of fully unloaded vehicles on gradients, there may be an oil leakage. This can increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Lorry. Vehicles with type OM471 engines with HP turbochargers.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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