Daimler Truck recall: Takata air bag inflator could rupture
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Driver airbags equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate airbag inflators in certain climatic circumstances could over time develop a chemical alteration of the propellant.
- What to do
- Contact a Daimler Truck dealer to book the free repair. Replace the driver�s airbag and diode in potentially affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Driver airbags equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate airbag inflators in certain climatic circumstances could over time develop a chemical alteration of the propellant.
The fix
Replace the driver�s airbag and diode in potentially affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTOS 963 | 1 Nov 2011 | 30 Sep 2017 | 90 |
| ATEGO 967 | 1 Nov 2011 | 30 Sep 2017 | 90 |
| AROCS 964 | 1 Nov 2011 | 30 Sep 2017 | 90 |
| ACTROS 963 | 1 Nov 2011 | 30 Sep 2017 | 90 |
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 18 June 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.