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Mercedes-Benz lorry manufactured by daimler ag, model mercedes-benz atego — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 22, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because excessively long screws may have been included in the repair kits for securing the wheel flange and brake disc to the hub. As a result of insufficient pretensioning in the hub-brake disc-wheel flange interface, an oscillation fracture of the screws may occur, compromising the securing of the wheel in question.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

8 194 vehicles worldwide (approx. 5 360 in Germany and 2 751 in the rest of Europe) manufactured between January 2004 and October 2005 are affected.

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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