Daimler Truck UK Limited

Actros 963

40 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Actros 963 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Daimler Truck UK Limited dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Daimler Truck UK Limited Actros 963 · DVSA register

All recall notices.

SRL251215 – VER-RADBLE

R/2025/547 · 21 Jan 2026

21 Jan 2026

Defect

As part of our ongoing quality monitoring we have determined that on Actros 963 and eActros 983 vehicles the rear wheel arch cover on the front axle could fall off. A design-related plastic rib that is too high leads to a collision between the wheel arch cover and the fender. Due to the excessively high plastic rib on the rear wheel arch cover of the front axle this may be installed with preload and thus some fastening points may not be fully engaged. As a consequence the engaged fastening points of the wheel arch cover may fracture and the wheel arch cover (931 mm x 652 mm x 70 mm approx. 1.81 kg) may completely detach from the vehicle and fall off due to the dynamic load during driving operation. This may increase the risk of accidents for other road users.

Remedy

As part of the recall campaign the excessively high plastic rib must be shortened on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 Apr 2021

~23 vehicles affected
SRL251215 – VER-RADBLE

R/2025/547 · 21 Jan 2026

21 Jan 2026

Defect

As part of our ongoing quality monitoring we have determined that on Actros 963 and eActros 983 vehicles the rear wheel arch cover on the front axle could fall off. A design-related plastic rib that is too high leads to a collision between the wheel arch cover and the fender. Due to the excessively high plastic rib on the rear wheel arch cover of the front axle this may be installed with preload and thus some fastening points may not be fully engaged. As a consequence the engaged fastening points of the wheel arch cover may fracture and the wheel arch cover (931 mm x 652 mm x 70 mm approx. 1.81 kg) may completely detach from the vehicle and fall off due to the dynamic load during driving operation. This may increase the risk of accidents for other road users.

Remedy

As part of the recall campaign the excessively high plastic rib must be shortened on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 Apr 2021

~1 vehicles affected
SRL250605 – Replace rear right and left side trim on fender RD-LA-BLE

R/2025/222 · 14 Jul 2025

14 Jul 2025

Defect

The rear wheel arch panel of the wheel arch cover on the front axle may not be fully engaged on Actros 963 vehicles. Due to incorrectly executed geometry by the supplier three out of five clips of the wheel arch panel could come loose. As a consequence the remaining correctly executed mounting clips and the lower screw point may fail and the wheel arch panel may detach completely from the vehicle and fall off. This may increase the risk of an accident for the following traffic.

Remedy

As part of the recall campaign the wheel arch panels must be replaced on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 30 Jan 2025

~2 vehicles affected
SRL250303 – Retrofit screws for stabilizer link bearing bracket on vehicle frame BEF-ACHSL

R/2025/109 · 4 Apr 2025

4 Apr 2025

Defect

Actros 963 and Arocs 964 models depending on the model designation up to two screws per installed axle bearing bracket may be missing. The axle bearing bracket guides the rear axle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Spontaneous failure of the threaded connection can be ruled out. According to the Development department’s assessment loosening of the installed screws is possible at the earliest after approx. 600000 km.

Remedy

As part of the recall action it must be checked whether all specified threaded connections are present on the axle bearing brackets on the potentially affected vehicles. If not the missing threaded connections must be retrofitted and tightened to the specified torque.

Build window

Built 1 Jul 2022 – 7 Dec 2023

~6 vehicles affected
SRL250303 – Retrofit screws for stabilizer link bearing bracket on vehicle frame BEF-ACHSL

R/2025/109 · 4 Apr 2025

4 Apr 2025

Defect

Actros 963 and Arocs 964 models depending on the model designation up to two screws per installed axle bearing bracket may be missing. The axle bearing bracket guides the rear axle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Spontaneous failure of the threaded connection can be ruled out. According to the Development department’s assessment loosening of the installed screws is possible at the earliest after approx. 600000 km.

Remedy

As part of the recall action it must be checked whether all specified threaded connections are present on the axle bearing brackets on the potentially affected vehicles. If not the missing threaded connections must be retrofitted and tightened to the specified torque.

Build window

Built 1 Jul 2022 – 7 Dec 2023

~2 vehicles affected
SRL250303 – Retrofit screws for stabilizer link bearing bracket on vehicle frame BEF-ACHSL

R/2025/109 · 4 Apr 2025

4 Apr 2025

Defect

Actros 963 and Arocs 964 models depending on the model designation up to two screws per installed axle bearing bracket may be missing. The axle bearing bracket guides the rear axle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Spontaneous failure of the threaded connection can be ruled out. According to the Development department’s assessment loosening of the installed screws is possible at the earliest after approx. 600000 km.

Remedy

As part of the recall action it must be checked whether all specified threaded connections are present on the axle bearing brackets on the potentially affected vehicles. If not the missing threaded connections must be retrofitted and tightened to the specified torque.

Build window

Built 1 Jul 2022 – 7 Dec 2023

~4 vehicles affected
SRL250303 – Retrofit screws for stabilizer link bearing bracket on vehicle frame BEF-ACHSL

R/2025/109 · 4 Apr 2025

4 Apr 2025

Defect

Actros 963 and Arocs 964 models depending on the model designation up to two screws per installed axle bearing bracket may be missing. The axle bearing bracket guides the rear axle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Spontaneous failure of the threaded connection can be ruled out. According to the Development department’s assessment loosening of the installed screws is possible at the earliest after approx. 600000 km.

Remedy

As part of the recall action it must be checked whether all specified threaded connections are present on the axle bearing brackets on the potentially affected vehicles. If not the missing threaded connections must be retrofitted and tightened to the specified torque.

Build window

Built 1 Jul 2022 – 7 Dec 2023

~1 vehicles affected
SRL241129 – SATP-MOD Change parameters in sATP control unit

R/2024/480 · 11 Dec 2024

11 Dec 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles a parameter may have erroneously not been deactivated on Actros 963 and Arocs 964 vehicles when they left the plant. If the parameter has not been deactivated the automatic application functions of the parking brake may be unavailable in the affected vehicles

Remedy

Resetting of Parameter in vehicle ECU.

Build window

Built 17 Jun 2024 – 25 Jun 2024

~1 vehicles affected
SRL241129 – SATP-MOD Change parameters in sATP control unit

R/2024/480 · 11 Dec 2024

11 Dec 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles a parameter may have erroneously not been deactivated on Actros 963 and Arocs 964 vehicles when they left the plant. If the parameter has not been deactivated the automatic application functions of the parking brake may be unavailable in the affected vehicles

Remedy

Resetting of Parameter in vehicle ECU.

Build window

Built 30 Jul 2024 – 29 Aug 2024

~1 vehicles affected
SRL240710 - LEIT-SCHEU Check wiring harness routing

R/2024/347 · 23 Sep 2024

23 Sep 2024

Defect

The retrofitted DVS camera / sensor wiring harness along the chassis/cab frame may have been carried out incorrectly. As a result of an incorrectly installed DVS retrofitting scorching damage could occur in the area of the transition from the frame to the cab (swan neck) due to chafing of the wires. Depending on the nature of the damage / or level of chafing the possibility of a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

As part of the planned field measure we will check the DVS retrofit was carried out on behalf of DTUK as to whether the retrofitting of the cables was carried out in accordance with the specifications in WIS and the Bodybuilder Guideline and therefore if the chassis/cab frame wiring harness is still routed correctly.

Build window

Built 21 Jun 2018 – 4 Oct 2022

~11 vehicles affected
SRL240710 - LEIT-SCHEU Check wiring harness routing

R/2024/347 · 23 Sep 2024

23 Sep 2024

Defect

The retrofitted DVS camera / sensor wiring harness along the chassis/cab frame may have been carried out incorrectly. As a result of an incorrectly installed DVS retrofitting scorching damage could occur in the area of the transition from the frame to the cab (swan neck) due to chafing of the wires. Depending on the nature of the damage / or level of chafing the possibility of a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

As part of the planned field measure we will check the DVS retrofit was carried out on behalf of DTUK as to whether the retrofitting of the cables was carried out in accordance with the specifications in WIS and the Bodybuilder Guideline and therefore if the chassis/cab frame wiring harness is still routed correctly.

Build window

Built 8 Jun 2021 – 28 Oct 2022

~5 vehicles affected
SRL240710 - LEIT-SCHEU Check wiring harness routing

R/2024/347 · 23 Sep 2024

23 Sep 2024

Defect

The retrofitted DVS camera / sensor wiring harness along the chassis/cab frame may have been carried out incorrectly. As a result of an incorrectly installed DVS retrofitting scorching damage could occur in the area of the transition from the frame to the cab (swan neck) due to chafing of the wires. Depending on the nature of the damage / or level of chafing the possibility of a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

As part of the planned field measure we will check the DVS retrofit was carried out on behalf of DTUK as to whether the retrofitting of the cables was carried out in accordance with the specifications in WIS and the Bodybuilder Guideline and therefore if the chassis/cab frame wiring harness is still routed correctly.

Build window

Built 22 May 2018 – 26 Sep 2023

~915 vehicles affected
SRL240710 - LEIT-SCHEU Check wiring harness routing

R/2024/347 · 23 Sep 2024

23 Sep 2024

Defect

The retrofitted DVS camera / sensor wiring harness along the chassis/cab frame may have been carried out incorrectly. As a result of an incorrectly installed DVS retrofitting scorching damage could occur in the area of the transition from the frame to the cab (swan neck) due to chafing of the wires. Depending on the nature of the damage / or level of chafing the possibility of a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

As part of the planned field measure we will check the DVS retrofit was carried out on behalf of DTUK as to whether the retrofitting of the cables was carried out in accordance with the specifications in WIS and the Bodybuilder Guideline and therefore if the chassis/cab frame wiring harness is still routed correctly.

Build window

Built 14 Mar 2018 – 3 Aug 2023

~519 vehicles affected
SRL240710 - LEIT-SCHEU Check wiring harness routing

R/2024/347 · 23 Sep 2024

23 Sep 2024

Defect

The retrofitted DVS camera / sensor wiring harness along the chassis/cab frame may have been carried out incorrectly. As a result of an incorrectly installed DVS retrofitting scorching damage could occur in the area of the transition from the frame to the cab (swan neck) due to chafing of the wires. Depending on the nature of the damage / or level of chafing the possibility of a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

As part of the planned field measure we will check the DVS retrofit was carried out on behalf of DTUK as to whether the retrofitting of the cables was carried out in accordance with the specifications in WIS and the Bodybuilder Guideline and therefore if the chassis/cab frame wiring harness is still routed correctly.

Build window

Built 12 Nov 2018 – 19 Nov 2018

~11 vehicles affected
SRL240201 - STABI-ACHS Retighten Stablizer Link Bearing cap screws on trailing axle

R/2024/126 · 14 Apr 2024

14 Apr 2024

Defect

On certain vehicles the lock-up value of the torque on one of the four screws on the stabilizer of the trailing axle which amplifies the effect of the stabilizer link installed as standard on back-heavy vehicles may be undershot.

Remedy

Check and correct the lock-up value of the tightening torque of the screw on the stabilizer of the trailing axle as a precautionary measure.

Build window

Built 20 Jul 2023 – 1 Aug 2023

~16 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the threaded connections of the oil pressure line in OM471 engines with HP turbocharger may leak.

R/2023/362 · 22 Jan 2024

22 Jan 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the threaded connections of the oil pressure line in OM471 engines with HP turbocharger may leak.

Remedy

Retighten the threaded connections on affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 11 Nov 2022 – 7 Nov 2023

~154 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the threaded connections of the oil pressure line in OM471 engines with HP turbocharger may leak.

R/2023/362 · 22 Jan 2024

22 Jan 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the threaded connections of the oil pressure line in OM471 engines with HP turbocharger may leak.

Remedy

Retighten the threaded connections on affected vehicles.

Build window

Affected build dates not specified
On affected vehicles an incorrect parameter has been set in the central gateway control unit which could affect safety relevant functions such as Active Brake Assist or the Electronic Stability Program.

R/2023/063 · 3 Mar 2023

3 Mar 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles an incorrect parameter has been set in the central gateway control unit which could affect safety relevant functions such as Active Brake Assist or the Electronic Stability Program.

Remedy

Update software to correct the parameters.

Build window

Built 7 Jun 2022 – 11 Nov 2022

~3 vehicles affected
Diodes were soldered onto the circuit board of 258 accelerator pedals instead of transistors during the accelerator pedal supplier s assembly process

R/2022/321 · 7 Feb 2023

7 Feb 2023

Defect

Diodes were soldered onto the circuit board of some accelerator pedals instead of transistors during the accelerator pedal supplier�s assembly process.

Remedy

Check the serial number on the identification plate of the accelerator pedal and if necessary replace the affected accelerator pedals.

Build window

Built 20 Oct 2021 – 15 Feb 2022

~358 vehicles affected
THE BLIND SPOT ASSIST SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVATED ON RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

R/2022/205 · 13 Jul 2022

13 Jul 2022

Defect

The Blind Spot Assist system is not activated on right-hand drive vehicles.

Remedy

Add the missing parameter set for the Blind Spot Assist system.

Build window

Built 26 Oct 2021 – 25 Feb 2022

~11 vehicles affected
DRIVER DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SUPPORT FROM THE BLIND SPOT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITHIN THE SYSTM LIMITS

R/2022/025 · 11 Mar 2022

11 Mar 2022

Defect

Driver does not receive any support from the Blind Spot Assistance System within the system limits.

Remedy

The parameter in the VRDU control unit must be changed on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 Oct 2021 – 31 Oct 2021

~6 vehicles affected
A STEERING SHAFT THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FRICTION-REDUCED UNIVERSAL JOINT WAS INSTALLED

R/2021/366 · 22 Dec 2021

22 Dec 2021

Defect

A steering shaft that is not equipped with a friction-reduced universal joint was installed.

Remedy

The steering shaft must be replaced on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 May 2021 – 1 Jul 2021

~10 vehicles affected
FORGINGS CRACKED DURING PROCESSING OF THE ADAPTERS FOR STEERING SHAFTS

R/2021/380 · 10 Dec 2021

10 Dec 2021

Defect

Forgings cracked during processing of the adapters for steering shafts.

Remedy

Replace the steering shaft on the potentially affected vehicles.�

Build window

Built 1 Apr 2021 – 31 Aug 2021

~475 vehicles affected
CAB SUSPENSION SCREWS TO BE TIGHTENED

R/2021/318 · 7 Oct 2021

7 Oct 2021

Defect

Screw connections between the cab stabiliser and stabiliser link may not be tightened to the correct specification.

Remedy

A retightening of the screws with an additional tightening angle of at least 60 degrees will be carried out on potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 Jun 2021 – 31 Jul 2021

~34 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE

R/2021/159 · 18 Jun 2021

18 Jun 2021

Defect

Driver airbags equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate airbag inflators in certain climatic circumstances could over time develop a chemical alteration of the propellant.

Remedy

Replace the driver�s airbag in potentially affected vehicles

Build window

Built 1 Nov 2011 – 30 Sep 2017

~2,907 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE

R/2021/160 · 18 Jun 2021

18 Jun 2021

Defect

Driver airbags equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate airbag inflators in certain climatic circumstances could over time develop a chemical alteration of the propellant.

Remedy

Replace the driver�s airbag and diode in potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 1 Nov 2011 – 30 Sep 2017

~90 vehicles affected
TOOL MARKS MAY OCCUR ON THE OIL PRESSURE LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OIL LEAK

R/2021/101 · 27 May 2021

27 May 2021

Defect

Tool marks may occur on the oil pressure line of the turbocharger which may cause an oil leak.

Remedy

Replacement of the oil pressure line of the turbocharger.

Build window

Built 13 Jan 2021 – 5 Feb 2021

~25 vehicles affected
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHES WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A LOCK NUT ON THE STRIKE KNOB

R/2021/162 · 30 Apr 2021

30 Apr 2021

Defect

Vehicles may be equipped with portable fire extinguishers which may not be fitted with a lock nut on the strike knob.

Remedy

Conduct a check of potentially affected fire extinguishers to establish if the lock nut is in place and if necessary have the fire extinguisher replaced.

Build window

Built 1 Jan 2019 – 18 Mar 2020

~44 vehicles affected
THE OUTER PART OF THE AIR BAFFLE ON THE FRONT PANEL FLAP MAY BE LOOSE

R/2020/083 · 3 May 2020

3 May 2020

Defect

The outer part of the air baffle on the front panel flap could fully or partially detach from the vehicle.

Remedy

Replace the outer part with one of a different supplier

Build window

Built 1 Aug 2017 – 17 Oct 2018

~44 vehicles affected
THE DRIVEN REAR AXLE WISHBONE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN CRACK

R/2020/030 · 17 Apr 2020

17 Apr 2020

Defect

The driven rear axle wishbone on affected vehicles can crack

Remedy

Check affected vehicles. Change wishbone if necessary

Build window

Built 1 Oct 2019 – 15 Jan 2020

~366 vehicles affected
THE CONNECTIONS OF THE CENTRAL POWER SUPPLY AND THE EARTH CABLE OF THE ASAM CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ENGAGED

R/2020/001 · 3 Mar 2020

3 Mar 2020

Defect

The connections of the ASAM control unit may not be correctly engaged.

Remedy

Check the engagement of the connectors on affected vehicles and correct where required

Build window

Built 3 Dec 2019 – 29 Jan 2020

~97 vehicles affected
THERE IS A RISK THAT THE IGNITION CAN BE AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OFF WHILST THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN

R/2019/453 · 17 Feb 2020

17 Feb 2020

Defect

When using an auxiliary starter facility there is a risk that the ignition can be automatically switched off while the vehicle is being driven.

Remedy

Change the switch-off time by means of a software change.

Build window

Built 1 May 2019 – 31 Dec 2019

~743 vehicles affected
THE RIGIDITY VALUES OF THE SUPPORT SLEEVES ON THE THREADED CONNECTION OF THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES MAY BE LOWER THAN THE PRESCRIBED VALUES

R/2019/383 · 12 Jan 2020

12 Jan 2020

Defect

High-pressure fuel lines may Leak

Remedy

Replace the high-pressure lines on potentially affected vehicles

Build window

Built 1 Dec 2013 – 7 Oct 2019

~166 vehicles affected
THE MAIN LEAF AND THE ANCILLIARY LEAF OF THE 2 LEAF SPRING OF THE FRONT AXLE COULD FRACTURE

R/2019/344 · 11 Nov 2019

11 Nov 2019

Defect

The main leaf or the ancillary leaf of the 2-leaf spring of the front axle could fracture.

Remedy

Inspect and leaf springs showing signs of corrosion will be exchanged

Build window

Built 13 Jul 2016 – 19 Sep 2017

~3 vehicles affected
FRONT END FLAP AIR DEFLECTOR OUTER SECTION DOES NOT MATCH CURRENT SERIES PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

R/2018/302 · 27 Feb 2019

27 Feb 2019

Defect

The front air deflector may become detached.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the deflector replaced.

Build window

Built 3 Aug 2017 – 8 Aug 2018

~4,777 vehicles affected
THE HYDRAULIC STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE ON VEHICLES OF THE ACTROS 963 MODEL COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL OR BE REDUCED DURING OPERATION

R/2018/272 · 25 Oct 2018

25 Oct 2018

Defect

Hydraulic steering power assistance could potentially fail or be reduced considerably during operation.

Remedy

Replace the steering gear on the potentially affected vehicles.

Build window

Built 16 Feb 2018 – 23 Apr 2018

~6 vehicles affected
OIL LEAKAGE ON TURBOCHARGER

R/2018/153 · 15 Jul 2018

15 Jul 2018

Defect

The oil inlet nozzle on the turbocharger that is screwed on to the bearing housing is sealed with a copper seal. An adhesive that disintegrates when heated was applied in error. This may allow oil to leak onto the turbo housing.

Remedy

On affected vehicles correctly reseal the connection.

Build window

Built 6 Apr 2018

~2 vehicles affected
GEARSHIFT BOLT MAY LOOSEN

R/2017/276 · 21 Dec 2017

21 Dec 2017

Defect

The catch bolt for the range change gearshift mechanism may work loose. This may affect gear changes and it is possible drive can be lost.

Remedy

On affected vehicles place catch bolt with a mdified version.

Build window

Built 27 Sep 2016 – 11 May 2017

~1,480 vehicles affected
REAR AXLES MAY CRACK / FRACTURE

R/2017/264 · 16 Oct 2017

16 Oct 2017

Defect

The rear axle casings may crack and oil may leak.In extreme cases the axle casing may fail.

Remedy

On affected vehicles inspect the rear axle casing and replace where necessary

Build window

Built 7 Feb 2013 – 6 Apr 2017

~6,805 vehicles affected
REAR AXLES MAY CRACK / FRACTURE

R/2017/263 · 9 Oct 2017

9 Oct 2017

Defect

The rear axle casings may crack and oil may leak.In extreme cases the axle casing may fail.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace rear axle casing.

Build window

Built 12 Feb 2014 – 22 Feb 2014

~6 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Daimler Truck UK Limited dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

All makes

Click Mechanic · affiliate

Recall remedy booked. Mechanic next?

Affiliate links — small commission, no extra cost to you.

Mobile mechanic · UK-wide

Book a mechanic at your door.

Fixed-price quotes upfront. No garage needed. Click Mechanic sends a vetted local mechanic to you — home, work, or roadside.

Get a quote →