MERCEDES BENZ announced a problem with the Actros affecting a total of 1,057 vehicles.
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. Vehicles built from 1/1/2008 to 31/12/2010 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Install an edge guard at the bracket of the engine control unit to prevent chafing of the engine/transmission wiring harness.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
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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