Mercedes-Benz Actros, Arocs lorry — injuries risk (A12/00006/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJan 12, 2024

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Hazard

Insufficient torque applied in the left front frame screws poses a risk of component detachment, potentially causing vibrations and impacting driving performance and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to occupants. Additionally, the crashworthiness of the driver cab is not assured for specific screw connections, heightening the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. 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

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.

Key facts

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Product	Actros, Arocs · Lorry
Model / type	e12018/8580004500-06 (963-0-C), e12018/8580005000-05 (963-4-E), e12018/8580005200-05 (963-0-F), e12018/8580005500-05 (963-8-G), e12018/8580004100-05 (963-2-A), e12018/8580005100-05 (963-2-E), e12018/8580005600-05 (963-8-H), e12018/8580004900-05 (963-7-E)
Category	Motor vehicles
Country of origin	Germany
Reported by	Germany
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jan 12, 2024
Case number	A12/00006/24