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🧸 Product DE March 18, 2016

Mercedes-Benz — Actros

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
An unfavourable flange angle on the rear axles may result in an unauthorized rake angle on the drive shaft for the first and second rear axles. As a result, the mounting bush or journal cross may come loose from its moun
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 3736 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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24 days in total
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. A part on the rear axles may not be fitted correctly.

What's happening? The wrong angle on a part could let another part come loose while the truck is driving. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you drive or own one of these trucks in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: An unfavourable flange angle on the rear axles may result in an unauthorized rake angle on the drive shaft for the first and second rear axles. As a result, the mounting bush or journal cross may come loose from its moun · Origin: Germany

First published
March 18, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/198044

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — Actros. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: An unfavourable flange angle on the rear axles may result in an unauthorized rake angle on the drive shaft for the first and second rear axles. As a result, the mounting bush or journal cross may come...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 18, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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