Mercedes Benz Actros Range, Antos, Arocs recall: Risk of fire
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actros Range | 10 Mar 2013 | 4 Nov 2015 | 1,395 |
| Antos | 10 Mar 2013 | 4 Nov 2015 | 1,395 |
| Arocs | 10 Mar 2013 | 4 Nov 2015 | 1,395 |
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 7 July 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.