Mercedes-Benz Actros Recalls
11 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz Actros (0–2021).
11
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
11
Total recalls
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2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1835, 5
Due to manufacturing issue with the upper steering shaft it may crack. If the vehicle continues to be operated under this condition, the steering connection may fracture which could result in loss of power steering.
Heavy Vehicle
23 Dec 2021
2020 Mercedes-Benz Actros
The lock nut at the strike button on the portable fire extinguisher may not be mounted. If the fire extinguisher is activated and no lock nut is present, the strike button assembly, with integrated piercer is ejected under pressure from the fire extinguisher.
Heavy Vehicle
13 Sept 2021
2018 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS
The outer section of the front grille air deflectors could detach partially or entirely from the inner section of vehicle. Clips could slowly detach due to the wind loads and additional stresses that arise during operation.
Heavy Vehicle
20 May 2020
0 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS
The propeller shaft on affected vehicles has a weld seam connecting the propeller shaft head with the universal joint to the propeller shaft, including a sliding piece. This weld seam could potentially crack.
Heavy Vehicle
24 May 2018
0 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS
On affected vehicles the screw/bolt in the range group catch bolts may come loose.
Heavy Vehicle
18 Oct 2017
0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
Defective steering shafts may have been installed in certain vehicles. These steering shafts may have insufficient tooth flank depth in the serrations for the required power transmission between steering column and steering shaft.
Light Vehicle
21 July 2017
0 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS
The Active Brake Assist (ABA) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC+) systems may become unavailable on specific vehicles due to an internal defect of the radar sensor. Before the failure occurs and depending on the extent of the damage, the driver can see in the instrument cluster that the ABA indicator lamp goes on after switching on the ignition and does not turn back off. After pressing the ABA button, a fault message appears on the display.
Light Vehicle
17 July 2017
0 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS
An incorrect propeller shaft angle causing a risk of the universal joint overheating and breaking.
Light Vehicle
30 June 2016
0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
It is possible that the engine wiring harness may chafe on a mounting bracket.
Heavy Vehicle
30 Aug 2011
0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
Under certain conditions operational vibrations could lead to fatigue cracks developing at the rear inner corner of each fuel tank in the vicinity of the spring hanger. Should this occur a slight fuel weepage may result.
Heavy Vehicle
7 Oct 2009
0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft in your Mercedes-Benz truck.
Heavy Vehicle
1 Nov 2005