Daimler Truck AROCS 964 recall: Parking brake may not function as intended
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- This affects vehicles with double drive axles and a trailing axle. Under very specific axle load conditions including lowered chassis and slippery or loose terrain traction at both drive axles may be compromised and the vehicle may move.
- What to do
- Contact a Daimler Truck dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles fit spring brake actuators to the trailing axle.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
This affects vehicles with double drive axles and a trailing axle. Under very specific axle load conditions including lowered chassis and slippery or loose terrain traction at both drive axles may be compromised and the vehicle may move.
The fix
On affected vehicles fit spring brake actuators to the trailing axle.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| AROCS 964 | 30 Oct 2014 | 14 Aug 2017 | 31 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 15 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.