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Product descriptionRecall Campaign: 3035

What are the defects?The bushing or the universal joint spider may detach from its seat.

In addition, a tear may happen in the weld between the propeller shaft and the propeller shaft head as this weld is located at the highest stressed area.

What are the hazards?If the bushing or universal joint spider detaches from its seat, fragments of the propeller shaft may exit the periphery of the vehicle causing a potential hazard for road users.

If the weld tears between the propeller shaft and the propeller shaft head, the propeller shaft can damage or destroy the surroundings with air lines and cable sets resulting in the loss of components and causing a potential hazard for road users.

What should consumers do?Owners are requested to contact an Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer www.mercedes-benz.com.au/trucks to make a convenient booking and have the work carried out free of charge.

Product descriptionVE/WM & VF/WN Holden Commodore Sedan, Ute, Wagon, Caprice – with LPG engines
Affected Production dates: 10 Feb 2011 to 9 Sep 2015

What are the defects?If a LPG vaporizer has been serviced or replaced there may be a loose electrical ground connection. This may cause an electrical arc in the LPG fuel feed hose.

What are the hazards?If the defect occurs there is a risk of a fuel hose leak or fire, which may pose a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?Affected Holden customers are invited to contact either Holden Customer Care by phoning 1800 632 826, or their nearest Holden Dealer to arrange vehicle inspection and repair. Dealer contact details can be found by visiting the GM Holden website – www.holden.com.au/dealerlocator.

Product descriptionActros model: 963

What are the defects?Defective steering shafts may have been installed in certain vehicles. These steering shafts may have insufficient tooth flank depth in the serrations for the required power transmission between steering column and steering shaft.

What are the hazards?This may result in the connection between steering column and steering shaft slipping, impairing vehicle steerability, increasing the risk of accident.

What should consumers do?Owners are requested to contact an authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership to have their vehicle inspected and if required, have the steering shaft replaced.

What are the defects?In specific Econic 956 models used as refuse vehicles, the steel cables of the seat belt anchor, installed between the raised centre seat and the co-driver's seat, may be deformed by more than 90 degrees (contrary to the original specification) as a result of the continual getting in and out of the vehicle.

What are the hazards?This may cause fractures of individual steel braids on the seat belt anchor. As the required tension force is no longer achieved as a result of individual, fractured steel braids on the seat belt anchor, the seat belt restraint function may no longer be sufficient.

What should consumers do?Owners are requested to contact an Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership to arrange to have the vehicle repaired.

Product descriptionMercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Selected GLA, A, B CLA and A45 models.

What are the defects?The front passenger airbag in affected vehicles may not meet specifications. In the event of an accident triggering a front passenger airbag, it may not deploy as designed. As a result, the restraint effect of the front passenger airbag could not be guaranteed.

What are the hazards?This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

What should consumers do?Letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, requesting they make contact with their Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the part replaced.

Product descriptionMercedes-Benz Actros Truck

What are the defects?The Active Brake Assist (ABA) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC+) systems may become unavailable on specific vehicles due to an internal defect of the radar sensor.

Before the failure occurs and depending on the extent of the damage, the driver can see in the instrument cluster that the ABA indicator lamp goes on after switching on the ignition and does not turn back off. After pressing the ABA button, a fault message appears on the display.

What are the hazards?If this failure occurs, it can increase the risk of an accident.

What should consumers do?Owners of affected vehicles are requested to contact an Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership who will replace the radar sensor free of charge.

Product descriptionRC: 2376 – Mercedes-Benz “G” class Passenger Cars.

What are the defects?The bolts securing the lower steering joint may not have been torqued correctly, over time this may result in wear to the steering joint causing a reduction of steering control. In the unlikely event of the complete failure of the joint steering control could be lost.

What are the hazards?This may result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by direct mail. Owners will be requested to contact their nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

Product descriptionEvoBus model OC500RF

What are the defects?The weld seam on the steering column bracket is incomplete.

What are the hazards?The steering column would not be secured. While there would be no loss of actual steering, there may be some movement within the column causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

What should consumers do?Owners are requested to contact their local Authorised dealer www.mercedes-benz.com.au/bus to make a booking and have the work carried out free of charge.

Product descriptionCampaign number: RC2374
Replace Brake Booster Vacuum Line
Mercedes-Benz “A” and “B” Class Passenger Cars
VIN list added to recall 5 September 2017

What are the defects?The connection on the brake booster vacuum hose may break, resulting in a lack of power assistance to the braking system. This may require additional pedal force to stop the vehicle.

What are the hazards?This may result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by direct mail. Owners will be requested to contact their nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.