Other measure
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 16 Jul 2026
SR/02066/26
Mercedes-Benz lorry subject to safety measures over injury risk
EU authorities took action on this product (Mercedes-Benz lorry) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Lorry
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 22.8.2025 - 28.1.2026
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
Manufacturing errors in the production of steering components may result in components having reduced fatigue strength or being susceptible to breakage. If one of the components breaks, the steering may fail, creating a risk of accidents.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What the authorities did
Measure
Other
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02066/26
View official notice ↗
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