eACTROS 983

All recall notices.

1. 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

   ~4 vehicles affected

2. 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

3. SRL250616 – Check serial number of the electric power steering pump for trailing axle – SCHKAEHPS1

   R/2025/306 · 22 Aug 2025

   22 Aug 2025

   Defect

   As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have found that a thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956. The two battery connection points of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle are located at the bottom in the installation position and are provided with a cover cap to protect against contact. Rain and splash water can collect in the cover cap. The water can no longer drain off due to missing drain holes. Because the battery connection points are standing in water electrochemical corrosion occurs that decomposes the bolts beyond the usual surface corrosion of the components. As a result of the corroded contact surface the transitional resistance at the terminal stud to the battery line increases and energy is released in the form of heat. Depending on the intensity and duration of the thermal reaction the battery lines and the circuit board of the electronically controlled power steering pump could ignite and in an unfavourable case flames could spread to surrounding components or the vehicle. This may increase the risk of fire. Failure of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle has only minor effects on driving operation. There are only restrictions when reversing which however correspond to the operation of a non-steerable trailing axle. The turning circle could also be increased. However this is hardly noticeable to the driver.

   Remedy

   As part of the recall campaign the electronically controlled power steering pump and the cover cap must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 5 Apr 2022 – 24 May 2022

   ~5 vehicles affected

4. SRL250616 – Check serial number of the electric power steering pump for trailing axle – SCHKAEHPS1

   R/2025/306 · 22 Aug 2025

   22 Aug 2025

   Defect

   As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have found that a thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956. The two battery connection points of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle are located at the bottom in the installation position and are provided with a cover cap to protect against contact. Rain and splash water can collect in the cover cap. The water can no longer drain off due to missing drain holes. Because the battery connection points are standing in water electrochemical corrosion occurs that decomposes the bolts beyond the usual surface corrosion of the components. As a result of the corroded contact surface the transitional resistance at the terminal stud to the battery line increases and energy is released in the form of heat. Depending on the intensity and duration of the thermal reaction the battery lines and the circuit board of the electronically controlled power steering pump could ignite and in an unfavourable case flames could spread to surrounding components or the vehicle. This may increase the risk of fire. Failure of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle has only minor effects on driving operation. There are only restrictions when reversing which however correspond to the operation of a non-steerable trailing axle. The turning circle could also be increased. However this is hardly noticeable to the driver.

   Remedy

   As part of the recall campaign the electronically controlled power steering pump and the cover cap must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2023 – 1 Dec 2023

   ~6 vehicles affected

5. SRL250617 – Check electrical connection of the electric power steering pump for trailing axle – SCHKAEHPS2

   R/2025/307 · 22 Aug 2025

   22 Aug 2025

   Defect

   A thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956. The two battery connection points of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle are located at the bottom in the installation position and are provided with a cover cap to protect against contact. Rain and splash water can collect in the cover cap. The water can no longer drain off due to missing drain holes. Because the battery connection points are standing in water electrochemical corrosion occurs that decomposes the bolts beyond the usual surface corrosion of the components. As a result of the corroded contact surface the transitional resistance at the terminal stud to the battery line increases and energy is released in the form of heat. Depending on the intensity and duration of the thermal reaction the battery lines and the circuit board of the electronically controlled power steering pump could ignite and in an unfavourable case flames could spread to surrounding components or the vehicle. This may increase the risk of fire. Failure of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle has only minor effects on driving operation. There are only restrictions when reversing which however correspond to the operation of a non-steerable trailing axle. The turning circle could also be increased. However this is hardly noticeable to the driver.

   Remedy

   As part of the recall campaign the cover caps on the affected vehicles must be replaced with cover caps with a water drain hole and the battery terminal studs must be cleaned and sealed with corrosion protection spray.

   Build window

   Built 30 Mar 2024 – 5 Dec 2024

   ~1 vehicles affected

6. SRL250714 – Retrofit screws of cover caps in rubber profile of side trim – ABD-KAP

   R/2025/292 · 31 Jul 2025

   31 Jul 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the cover caps are plugged onto the retaining strip of the lower profile seal of the side trim. The catch lugs of the cover caps attached to the profile seals of the side trim frame may may break unnoticed during assembly and the cap may therefore only be inserted loosely. If a cover cap is lost the profile seal might wander and be lost from the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Replace the plugged-in cover caps with screwed-on cover caps

   Build window

   Built 1 Aug 2024 – 14 Feb 2025

   ~1 vehicles affected

7. SRL250116 – EL-LEHEPU Replace electric power-steering pump.

   R/2025/017 · 5 Mar 2025

   5 Mar 2025

   Defect

   The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.

   Remedy

   Replace the electrohydraulic power steering pumps with optimized electrohydraulic power steering pumps as a precautionary measure on the potentially affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 21 Dec 2022 – 31 Jan 2024

   ~6 vehicles affected

8. SRL250116 – EL-LEHEPU Replace electric power-steering pump.

   R/2025/017 · 5 Mar 2025

   5 Mar 2025

   Defect

   The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.

   Remedy

   Replace the electrohydraulic power steering pumps with optimized electrohydraulic power steering pumps as a precautionary measure on the potentially affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 25 May 2023 – 25 Mar 2024

   ~8 vehicles affected

9. SRL250116 – EL-LEHEPU Replace electric power-steering pump.

   R/2025/017 · 5 Mar 2025

   5 Mar 2025

   Defect

   The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.

   Remedy

   Replace the electrohydraulic power steering pumps with optimized electrohydraulic power steering pumps as a precautionary measure on the potentially affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 13 Sep 2023 – 2 Oct 2023

   ~3 vehicles affected

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 4 Jun 2021 – 31 Aug 2021

    ~475 vehicles affected