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Mercedes-Benz Recall

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Limited informed the NCC that it is recalling certain Mercedes-Benz Atego 967, Actros 963, Arocs 964 and eActros 983 trucks that were made available for sale nationwide from 2022 onwards, affecting 153 (One hundred and fifty-three) trucks.

The recall follows a self-disclosure by supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which identified a potential manufacturing deviation in the ball joints installed in the steering components of the affected vehicles.

According to the supplier, some of these components may not have undergone the prescribed hardening process during manufacturing, resulting in insufficient material hardness. This may lead to increased wear of the steering components. Over time, the components may lose strength and could fracture, particularly at low speeds when high steering force is required, such as during manoeuvring. If this occurs, the vehicle may no longer be steerable and there would be a risk of accident.

Questions and queries relating to this recall may be directed to: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.

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