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LowREC-003538Published 23 December 2013View official notice ↗

Mitsubishi Fuso

Affected
1,399
Category
Trucks and buses
Campaign
RC03136M6AIRCOM
Supplier
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
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The defect

Due to insufficient tightening torque of the engine’s air compressor cylinder head bolts on affected vehicles, the cylinder head gaskets may sustain damage.

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The hazard

Engine coolant or engine oil may leak into the main air pressure line. In an extreme case, this might lead to air pressure loss, which may result in reduced braking capacity or difficulty changing gears, posing a potential traffic hazard.

The remedy

A letter will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,399 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.