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LowREC-000986Published 30 June 2016View official notice ↗

Mercedes-Benz Actros

Affected
439
Category
Cars
Campaign
RC3001
Supplier
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
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The defect

An incorrect propeller shaft angle causing a risk of the universal joint overheating and breaking.

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The hazard

Fragments of the propeller shaft and universal joint may exit from both sides and the rear of the vehicle potentially causing an accident.

The remedy

Letter will be sent to owners of affected vehicles and instructed on what to do next to have the issue rectified.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 439 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.