Actros Range

All recall notices.

1. RISK OF FIRE

   R/2011/086 · 1 Aug 2011

   1 Aug 2011

   Defect

   This recall covers two defects: 1. The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may cause a malfunction in some electrical systems. In a worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between un-fused positive cables and the bracket with a resultant risk of fire. 2. The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. In some circumstances it is possible engine oil can escape via the oil dip stick guide creating a fire risk.

   Remedy

   1. Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness. 2. Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2008 – 31 Dec 2010

   ~4,036 vehicles affected

2. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2011/084 · 29 Jul 2011

   29 Jul 2011

   Defect

   The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. It has been found under certain circumstances there is a risk of fire due to engine oil escaping via the oil dip stick guide.

   Remedy

   Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2008 – 31 Dec 2010

   ~123 vehicles affected

3. RISK OF FIRE

   R/2011/085 · 29 Jul 2011

   29 Jul 2011

   Defect

   The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may lead to possible malfunctions in the vehicles electrical system. In the worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between unfused positive cables and the bracket whereby a risk of fire is possible.

   Remedy

   Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2008 – 31 Dec 2010

   ~1,057 vehicles affected

4. BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2010/115 · 10 Sep 2010

   10 Sep 2010

   Defect

   The mounting bolts of the brake disc on the trailing axle may not be to specification. This could result in a loss of clamping force on the disc and the loosing of the mounting bolts which can affect the permanent locking of the disc.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and instigate a new tightening procedure to address the concern.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~2 vehicles affected

5. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2010/119 · 10 Sep 2010

   10 Sep 2010

   Defect

   It has been established that due to insufficient crimping of the main battery cable lugs/terminals to the battery cable can cause a resistance between the cable and lug/terminal. This can result in either failure of the electrical system production of sparks or a short circuit which could cause a vehicle fire.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles for a check of the crimping. If found to be out of specification re-crimp or solder the cable lug/terminal.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~33 vehicles affected

6. STEERING SHAFT MAY CORRODE

   R/2005/143 · 2 Dec 2005

   2 Dec 2005

   Defect

   Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft and cause corrosion

   Remedy

   Recall all likely to be affected vehicles. Check steering shaft. If moisture has penetrated shaft replace shaft.

   Build window

   Built 1 Oct 1999

   ~129 vehicles affected

7. PARKING LEVER MAY NOT LOCK CORRECTLY

   R/2005/085 · 28 Sep 2005

   28 Sep 2005

   Defect

   The parking lever when applied may not engage in the locked position.

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified part to the parking brake lever assembly

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2002 – 31 Dec 2003

   ~36 vehicles affected

8. PARKING LEVER MAY NOT LOCK CORRECTLY

   R/2005/086 · 28 Sep 2005

   28 Sep 2005

   Defect

   The parking lever when applied may not engage in the locked position.

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified part to the parking brake lever assembly.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2001 – 31 Dec 2002

   ~4,550 vehicles affected

9. STEERING SHAFT MAY CORRODE

   R/2005/041 · 14 Sep 2005

   14 Sep 2005

   Defect

   Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft causing corrosion.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicle swill have the steering shaft replaced

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 1999

   ~2,215 vehicles affected

10. WHEEL HUBS MAY CRACK

    R/2005/040 · 14 Jun 2005

    14 Jun 2005

    Defect

    Cracks may appear on the hubs of the non-driven axles in the vicinity of the wheel mounts

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject hubs replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 1999

    ~29 vehicles affected

11. ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE CAUSING LOCALISED OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY A FIRE

    R/2005/032 · 3 Jun 2005

    3 Jun 2005

    Defect

    The engine wiring harness may chafe and cause localised overheating. In extreme cases this may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and inspect the engine wiring harness repairing individual cables as necessary. The harness will then be enclosed within a protective sheath.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2000 – 31 Dec 2000

    ~1,081 vehicles affected

12. POTENTIAL REDUCTION OF SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT

    R/2000/087 · 4 Sep 2000

    4 Sep 2000

    Defect

    The possibility exists that the rear axle modulator valve may leak due to internal corrosion.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and if required replace the valve with a quality assured unit. Additionally a protective cover will be fitted to valves.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 May 1998

    ~2,955 vehicles affected