Mercedes Benz recall: Tyre may delaminate due to overheating
- What's wrong
- If has been identified that a certain batch of tyres may be affected by progressive damage which may cause the tyre tread to detach and adversely affect the control of the vehicle. The separated tread could also adversely affect other road users.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to have tyres from the affected batches. All tyres fitted to the vehicle are to be checked including the spare. The tyres that are…
What’s wrong
If has been identified that a certain batch of tyres may be affected by progressive damage which may cause the tyre tread to detach and adversely affect the control of the vehicle. The separated tread could also adversely affect other road users.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to have tyres from the affected batches. All tyres fitted to the vehicle are to be checked including the spare. The tyres that are in the affected batches are to be changed out.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antos | 1 Mar 2012 | 2 Jan 2014 | 35 |
| Arocs | 1 Mar 2012 | 2 Jan 2014 | 35 |
| Actros Range | 1 Mar 2012 | 2 Jan 2014 | 35 |
| Axor | 1 Mar 2012 | 2 Jan 2014 | 35 |
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 21 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.