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Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos, Arocs lorry — fire risk (A12/1490/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireNov 3, 2017

Hazard

A pipe clip for the positive battery cable to the starter motor may have been twisted when fitted so the starter-motor cable may lie on a Torx drive bolt of the transmission (vehicle earth). This may result in a short circuit and lead to a fire.

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.

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