recall information
Recall number
REC-003058
PRA number
2008/9751
Campaign number
RC644
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
EvoBus O405N, O405NH
Affected units
1,102
What are the defects?
Cracks may develop in the steering idler arm after an extended period of operation. In an extreme case, a cracked steering idler arm may break without warning and cause a loss of steering control.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
It is most important that the vehicles are inspected. Where a crack in the steering idler arm is detected, you should immediately remove that vehicle from service and notify Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd. If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle, please contact Mercedes Benz on telephone 03 9566 9380, fax: 03 9566 6223 or via e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com.
Supplier details
Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
