2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Actros
- Affected
- 94
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- RC 3157
- Supplier
- Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd
The defect
If the vehicle is started via a jump-start facility and not the start/stop switch, the vehicle may be automatically switched off while driving.
The hazard
If the ignition switches off automatically while driving, this can increase the risk of an accident and/or injury to the driver, vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
The remedy
Owners are requested to arrange a mutually convenient time with any authorised Daimler Truck and Bus dealership to have the switch-off time in the electronic ignition system control unit parameter changed from 30 minutes to the maximum allowable time of 42.5 hours.A complete list of authorised dealerships can be found at https://www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com/en_AU/home.html
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 94 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.