MERCEDES BENZ announced a problem with the Actros affecting a total of 4,062 vehicles.
This recall covers two defects. 1. The electrical cable may chafe at the bracket of the engine control unit. This may lead to possible malfunctions in the vehicles electrical system. In the worst case the chafing could lead to a short circuit between unfused, positive cables and the bracket whereby a risk of fire is possible. Also 2. The oil dipstick guide tube on these vehicles is used for possible oil extraction. It has been found under certain circumstances there is a risk of fire due to engine oil escaping via the oil dip stick guide. Vehicles built from 1/1/2008 to 31/12/2010 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. 1. Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness. 2. Retrofit an optimised stop plug for the oil dipstick guide tube.
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest MERCEDES BENZ dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
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