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🧸 Product DE SE March 8, 2019

Mercedes-Benz — Actros, Arocs, Econic

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The adapter plate for fastening the non-skid snow-chain unit may break.
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 2640 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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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? Mercedes-Benz trucks (Actros, Arocs, Econic) have a part that holds snow chains. This part is called an adapter plate.

What's happening? The adapter plate may break. If it breaks, the snow chains might not stay on the tire.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany and Sweden who use these trucks with snow chains.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask your mechanic to check the adapter plate.

🤖 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: The adapter plate for fastening the non-skid snow-chain unit may break. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 8, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/356579

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — Actros, Arocs, Econic. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The adapter plate for fastening the non-skid snow-chain unit may break. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Sweden.
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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