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Mercedes-Benz - Front axle housing may break
Official notice
6 Jul 2017
Last checked
6 Jul 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Front axle housing may break. Front axle housing may break Published 2017-07-06.
What to do now
Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the front axle with a quality assured unit.
Units affected
1
Recall number
R-2017-178
Official notice
2017-07-06
The hazard
The hazard
Front axle housing may break
How to check if you're affected
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.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
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