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🧸 Product DE DK FI November 1, 2019

Mercedes-Benz — Actros, Arocs

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A malfunction of the parking brake check position may lead to the vehicle rolling away.
Origin
Germany
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? Mercedes-Benz trucks called Actros and Arocs have a problem with the parking brake check position. This could let the truck roll away by accident.

What's happening? A small part in the parking brake system may not work right. This could cause the truck to move when it should stay still.

Does this affect me? If you drive or own one of these trucks in Germany, Denmark, or Finland, this could affect you.

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

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A malfunction of the parking brake check position may lead to the vehicle rolling away. · Origin: Germany

First published
November 1, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/389335

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — Actros, Arocs. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A malfunction of the parking brake check position may lead to the vehicle rolling away. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 1, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, and Finland.
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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