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🧸 Product DE DK FR SI June 6, 2025

Mercedes-Benz — Actros

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📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-Benz — Actros
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The rear wheelhouse trim of the wheel guard on the front axle can detach from the vehicle and fall into the road. This causes a risk of accident for the following traffic.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 462 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall for some Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. A plastic part near the front wheel can come loose and fall off.

What's happening? The rear wheelhouse trim on the front axle may detach. If it falls off, it can cause an accident for drivers behind.

Does this affect me? This affects Actros trucks in Germany, Denmark, France, and Slovenia.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or doctor if you need help driving safely while waiting.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear wheelhouse trim of the wheel guard on the front axle can detach from the vehicle and fall into the road. This causes a risk of accident for the following traffic. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 6, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094614

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — Actros. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear wheelhouse trim of the wheel guard on the front axle can detach from the vehicle and fall into the road. This causes a risk of accident for the following traffic. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 6, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, France, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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