Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd - Mercedes-Benz ACTROS, AROCS 2019 - 2020

recall information

Recall number
REC-000906
PRA number
2020/18171
Campaign number
RC 3157
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ACTROS, AROCS
Year range
2019 - 2020
Affected units
94

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

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.

What are the hazards?

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.

What should consumers do?

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
Supplier details
Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.