Daimler Truck eACTROS 983 recall: SRL250616 – Check serial number of the electric power steering pump for trailing axle – SCHKAEHPS1
- What's wrong
- As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have found that a thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956.…
- What to do
- Contact a Daimler Truck dealer to book the free repair. As part of the recall campaign the electronically controlled power steering pump and the cover cap must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
What’s wrong
As part of our continuous quality monitoring we have found that a thermal reaction may occur at the battery connection bolts of the electronically controlled power steering pump (EHPS (Electrohydraulic Power Steering)) of the trailing axle on vehicles of models eActros 983 and eEconic 956. The two battery connection points of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle are located at the bottom in the installation position and are provided with a cover cap to protect against contact. Rain and splash water can collect in the cover cap. The water can no longer drain off due to missing drain holes. Because the battery connection points are standing in water electrochemical corrosion occurs that decomposes the bolts beyond the usual surface corrosion of the components. As a result of the corroded contact surface the transitional resistance at the terminal stud to the battery line increases and energy is released in the form of heat. Depending on the intensity and duration of the thermal reaction the battery lines and the circuit board of the electronically controlled power steering pump could ignite and in an unfavourable case flames could spread to surrounding components or the vehicle. This may increase the risk of fire. Failure of the electronically controlled power steering pump of the trailing axle has only minor effects on driving operation. There are only restrictions when reversing which however correspond to the operation of a non-steerable trailing axle. The turning circle could also be increased. However this is hardly noticeable to the driver.
The fix
As part of the recall campaign the electronically controlled power steering pump and the cover cap must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| eACTROS 983 | 5 Apr 2022 | 24 May 2022 | 5 |
| eACTROS 983 | 1 Nov 2023 | 1 Dec 2023 | 6 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | 17 Apr 2023 | 4 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 4 Jul 2023 | 5 | |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 12 Jan 2024 | 7 |
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 22 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.