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Product descriptionCampaign number: 914
Target number: 7489

Identifying featuresManufactured between August 1999 and June 2004What are the defects?A faulty brake light switch may lead to the cruise control not disengaging when tapping the brake pedal. The cruise control can still be disengaged via the cruise control lever or by applying the brakes fully.

What are the hazards?Failure of the cruise control to disengage may lead to a serious accident.

What should consumers do?Letters will be sent to affected owners.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the the brake light switch replaced free of charge.

Product descriptionCampaign number: RC909
Target number:23

Identifying featuresModel: CLS
Manufactured between November 2010 to April 2011What are the defects?The electric power-assisted steering may disengage. The mechanical steerability of the vehicle will be maintained at all times, however.

What are the hazards?Potential loss of steering control.

What should consumers do?Letters will be sent to affected owners.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the power steering fixed and replaced free of charge.

Product descriptionCampaign Number: RC0111FEABSTEER
Target Number: 341

What are the defects?Due to insufficient tensioning of the steering bevel lock-nut on affected trucks within the VIN range, there is the possibility that the lock-nut may loosen.

What are the hazards?Insufficient tensioning of the steering bevel may lead to loss of steering control.

What should consumers do?Letters will be sent to affected owners.

The steering bevel lock-nut tension will be checked and, where necessary, the steering bevel assembly will be replaced free of charge.

If you have any questions please contact your selling dealer or Tony Culvenor of Fuso Truck & Bus Service Dept. on (03) 9566 6228.

Product descriptionCampaign number: RC910
Target number:42

Identifying featuresManufactured between November 2010 and May 2011What are the defects?In isolated cases, the second stage of the front passenger airbag may not deploy as designed. The first stage of the airbag will in all situations remain fully operational, however.

What are the hazards?Potential impact injuries in a collision.

What should consumers do?Letters will be sent to affected owners.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the front passenger airbag will be replaced free of charge.