Mercedes Benz Atego recall: Risk of short circuit
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the battery positive and negative cables may chaff on a bracket/area between the engine and the gearbox. If this occurs then it can result in a short circuit with associated damage and even possibly a fire. In addition the Circuit…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to check the cables and reroute the cabling.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the battery positive and negative cables may chaff on a bracket/area between the engine and the gearbox. If this occurs then it can result in a short circuit with associated damage and even possibly a fire. In addition the Circuit 50 cable may also chaff and short circuit on the battery cable. This can cause the starter to engage and cause a risk to persons working around the vehicle.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to check the cables and reroute the cabling.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atego | 1 Mar 2013 | 19 Dec 2016 | 2,583 |
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 10 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.