REC-003058

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0 Mercedes-Benz EvoBus O405N, O405NH

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd

Recall date: 4 January 2008

Defect

Cracks may develop in the steering idler arm after an extended period of operation. In an extreme case, a cracked steering idler arm may break without warning and cause a loss of steering control.

Hazard

Malfunction

Remedy

It is most important that the vehicles are inspected. Where a crack in the steering idler arm is detected, you should immediately remove that vehicle from service and notify Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd. If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle, please contact Mercedes Benz on telephone 03 9566 9380, fax: 03 9566 6223 or via e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003058