Mercedes-Benz & Fuso Trucks Fuso Canter recall: On affected vehicles if the brake wear indicator contacts the brake disc a fault occurs in the electric circuit which can cause the fuse to blow. If the vehicle operates with a trailer at the time both brake lamps and the left and right tail lamps on the trailer will fail.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles if the brake wear indicator contacts the brake disc a fault occurs in the electric circuit which can cause the fuse to blow. If the vehicle operates with a trailer at the time both brake lamps and the left and right tail…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz & Fuso Trucks dealer to book the free repair. Replace the wiring harness with a modified part and adapt the SAM control unit software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles if the brake wear indicator contacts the brake disc a fault occurs in the electric circuit which can cause the fuse to blow. If the vehicle operates with a trailer at the time both brake lamps and the left and right tail lamps on the trailer will fail.
The fix
Replace the wiring harness with a modified part and adapt the SAM control unit software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuso Canter | 1 Jul 2019 | 31 Oct 2022 | 1,180 |
| Fuso Canter | 1 Jul 2019 | 31 Oct 2022 | – |
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 11 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.