MERCEDES BENZ AROCS ( 14/10/2013 – 15/05/2014) DEFECT: On affected vehicles the harness to the power distributor may chafe against a support bracket. In extreme cases the wires may chafe through and short. This can cause erroneous warning lamp illumination or functional limitations to the transmission control or illumination equipment. Other consequential damage may also occur.
MERCEDES BENZ AROCS – CHAFE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
Remedy
As a precautionary measure affected vehicles will be recalled to bring them up to the current series production configuration. The sub wiring harness will also be inspected for evidence of chafing and any damaged wiring will be repaired or replaced as required.
| Recall Launch Date | 24/09/2014 |
| Recall No. | R/2014/099 |
| Models Affected | AROCS |
| Manufacturer Ref | SRL1403 |
| VIN Start | WDB9644162L865467 |
| VIN end | WDB9644252L855020 |
| Build Start | 14/10/2013 |
| Build end | 15/05/2014 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 54 |
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