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Mercedes-Benz — AROCS

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
As a result of a production failure, it is possible that the sensor has a malfunction. In this case the sensor may deliver wrong data to the steering electronic control unit (ECU).
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4204 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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72 days in total
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What is this? A recall for some Mercedes-Benz AROCS trucks. A small part inside may not work right.

What's happening? The sensor might send wrong signals to the steering computer. This could make the truck hard to control.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these trucks in Germany, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, or the UK.

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

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: As a result of a production failure, it is possible that the sensor has a malfunction. In this case the sensor may deliver wrong data to the steering electronic control unit (ECU). · Origin: Germany

First published
January 23, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/147076

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — AROCS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: As a result of a production failure, it is possible that the sensor has a malfunction. In this case the sensor may deliver wrong data to the steering electronic control unit (ECU). · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 23, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
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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