REC-006613

active

2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz Actros and eActros

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: DAIMLER TRUCK AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

Recall date: 4 June 2026

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, the Advanced Connected Energy (ACE) chip within the starter battery may corrode. This may cause an electrical short circuit while the vehicle is in operation and/or parked, leading to a vehicle fire.

Hazard

A vehicle fire could increase the risk injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest authorized Daimler Truck dealership immediately to schedule an appointment to have the recall carried out, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — DAIMLER TRUCK 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-006613

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