Mercedes-Benz — Atego
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Operation of the frequent-stop brake is defective in this type of lorry fitted with a refuse collection system. As a result, the lorry may roll backwards and thus pose a risk to the employees riding on the running board
- Origin
- Germany
What is this? This is about a problem with certain Mercedes-Benz lorries used for collecting rubbish. The brake that stops the lorry from rolling when it stops often does not work right.
What's happening? Because the brake is faulty, the lorry might roll backwards. This could hurt workers standing on the side of the lorry.
Does this affect me? If you work with or near these lorries in Germany, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the lorry’s frequent-stop brake. Ask your manager or a mechanic for help right away.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Operation of the frequent-stop brake is defective in this type of lorry fitted with a refuse collection system. As a result, the lorry may roll backwards and thus pose a risk to the employees riding on the running board · Origin: Germany
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