Mercedes-Benz ACTROS, AROCS, ATEGO, eACTROS lorry — injuries risk (SR/02066/26)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJul 24, 2026

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

Hazard

Manufacturing errors in the production of steering components may result in components having reduced fatigue strength or being susceptible to breakage. If one of the components breaks, the steering may fail, creating a risk of accidents. 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 a product from commercial users — Manufacturer (10/07/2026)

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, ATEGO, eACTROS · Lorry
Model / type	e12018/858000390010, e12018/858000400010, e12018/858000410010, e12018/858000450011, e12018/858000460010, e12018/858000470010, e12018/858000480010, e12018/858000490010 , e12018/858000500010, e12018/858000510010, e12018/858000550010, e12018/858000560010, e12018/858000580011, e12018/858000620010
Category	Motor vehicles
Country of origin	Germany
Reported by	Germany
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jul 24, 2026
Case number	SR/02066/26