2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz Actros 963 & Arocs 964
- Affected
- 979
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- RC3114Au
- Supplier
- Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd
The defect
The outer section of the front grille air deflectors could detach partially or entirely from the inner section of vehicle. Clips could slowly detach due to the wind loads that arise during operation.
The hazard
The clips of the front grille air deflectors clips may break and in the worst case, the outer section could completely detach from the vehicle increasing the risk of injury or an accident.
The remedy
Owners are requested to contact an Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership, to arrange a time to install a new deflector on both sides of potentially affected vehicles as a precautionary measure.A complete list of Authorised Dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au/trucks.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 979 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 ↗
- Website:
- https://www.daimlertrucks.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.