REC-003834

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0 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS (963) and AROCS (964)

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Daimler Truck & Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd

Recall date: 11 April 2018

Defect

A deeply contoured weld seam on the rear axle housing was not welded correctly during the production process on certain vehicles of the Actros model 963 and Arocs model 964.

Hazard

The incorrect weld could decrease the amount of force the rear axle housing is capable of withstanding/transferring and could lead to a crack formation and breakage, increasing the risk of an accident for the occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle dealership to have the rear axle housing replaced free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Daimler Truck & Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003834