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Mercedes-Benz Actros
- Affected
- 549
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- 433/99/a
- Supplier
- DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific P/L
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The defect
The park brake operating lever can jam if inadvertently actuated when already placed under upward tension. In this case the park brake lever could be incorrectly interpreted by the driver as being in the engaged park brake position. It is possible for the lever to release unintentionally and the vehicle to roll away.
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The hazard
Inadequate braking
The remedy
Contact local dealer to have a small spacer washer fitted to the base of the park brake operating lever to avoid incorrect operation.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 549 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific P/L to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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