Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks recall August 29

There is a possible oil leakage in vehicles produced between April 2007 and January 2010.
 
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  • Updated:29 Aug 2011
 

01.Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks recall

Mercedes-Benz—ACTROS 930 - 934

Product description

Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks produced from April 2007 to January 2010

Identifying features

Campaign number: RC898
Target number: 95

What are the hazards?

There is a possibility of oil contacting hot engine components.

What are the defects?

In extreme cases the oil dipstick tube closing plug may leak.

Dates available for sale

1st April 2007 - 31st January 2010

Where the product was sold

Nationally through Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd

What should consumers do?

Letters will be sent to affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership to have the oil dipstick tube closing plug replaced with a modified type, free of charge.

 

Information sourced from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product safety recalls

 
 

 
 

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