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Mercedes-Benz - Arocs

Official notice

3 Nov 2017

Last checked

3 Nov 2017

Critical riskEU Safety Gate

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Arocs. Null Under certain circumstances, where the automatic lowering system is activated, the vehicle may potentially skid. This potential loss of traction on both rear axles could also occur in situations of high loss of air or a large leak in the compressed air system. This situation may potentially endanger the safety of traffic and the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident. Published 2017-11-03.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/1487/17

Official notice

2017-11-03

The hazard

Null Under certain circumstances, where the automatic lowering system is activated, the vehicle may potentially skid. This potential loss of traction on both rear axles could also occur in situations of high loss of air or a large leak in the compressed air system. This situation may potentially endanger the safety of traffic and the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

TYPE-APPROVAL NUMBER: E1*2007/46*0743; TYPE: 963-8-H

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Affected products

Product 1

Lorry

Product 2

Arocs

Risk / hazard

Null Under certain circumstances, where the automatic lowering system is activated, the vehicle may potentially skid. This potential loss of traction on both rear axles could also occur in situations of high loss of air or a large leak in the compressed air system. This situation may potentially endanger the safety of traffic and the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Mercedes-Benz.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/1487/17

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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