Mercedes Benz Atego and Actros Range recall: Vehicle safety system may incorrectly diagnose an imminent crash
- What's wrong
- In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the…
What’s wrong
In unusual situations the Active Electronic Braking System (AEBS) can misinterpret freeze frame data and cause the brakes to fully apply when not required. The driver does have time to cancel the braking activity. Brake lamps and warning flashers alert drivers behind. If the truck driver or the driver following are not alert there is an increased risk of collision.
The fix
Vehicle Owners are to be contacted informing them of the concern and asking them to observe the notes in the Owner�s Manual regarding potentially initiated random braking procedures. When the new update to the sensor system has been validated the vehicles will be recalled for the Control Units to be updated.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atego | 1 Apr 2016 | 28 Mar 2017 | 4,654 |
| Actros Range | 1 Apr 2016 | 28 Mar 2017 | 4,654 |
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 9 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.