Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd - Mercedes-Benz Econic 956 Dual Control Trucks MY2015-2019 Recall

A recall notice notice for Mercedes-Benz Econic 956 Dual Control Trucks MY2015-2019 supplied by Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd as bolts may be loose or missing from the left-hand side steering system hub.

Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd - Mercedes-Benz Econic 956 Dual Control Trucks MY2015-2019

PRA No.

2019/17877

Date published

24 Oct 2019

Campaign number

RC3146Au

Product description

Mercedes-Benz Econic 956 Dual Control Trucks
Custom Tailored Truck Code JDDC

Model Years 2015-2019

93 affected vehicles

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

VIN list.xlsx (13.31 KB)

What are the defects?

Bolts may be loose or missing from the left-hand side steering system hub.

What are the hazards?

The left hand side steering may become slack and the vehicle may be difficult to control during low speed driving, posing an accident or injury risk to the vehicle occupants or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners are requested to contact an authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership to make an appointment and have the work carried out, free of charge.

A full list of authorised Dealers can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au/trucks or by
calling 1800 033 557.

Supplier

Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealerships

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 1 August 2015 - 31 October 2019

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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