Mercedes Benz Atego recall: Rear service brake may fail to activate and allow vehicle to roll backwards
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Affected vehicles may experience a lack of braking control on the rear axle when reverse gear is engaged.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles fit a pneumatic control system.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Affected vehicles may experience a lack of braking control on the rear axle when reverse gear is engaged.
The fix
On affected vehicles fit a pneumatic control system.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atego | 17 Oct 2014 | 29 Oct 2014 | 5 |
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 23 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.