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Daimler Actros 963 recalled over a tyre or wheel defect

Tyres and wheels

At Mercedes-Benz we constantly monitor our products to ensure the highest quality and safety. The tyre supplier Michelin notified Daimler Truck AG as part of a voluntary declaration that a circumferential crack in the tyre sidewall may occur on your vehicle with 355/50 R 22.5 Michelin X MULTI Z and X LINE ENERGY Z type truck tyres. Vehicles that have been equipped with potentially affected Michelin tyres should therefore be checked.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Actros 963

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 17/03/2025 – 21/03/2025
    • 09/10/2023 – 18/10/2023
    • 17/11/2025 – 22/12/2025
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • SRL260420 – MICHELIN26 – Check Tyres

What to do now

A tyre or wheel defect affects some Daimler Actros 963.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

Repairs and costs

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.

The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/189). Quoted as issued.

Summary

At Mercedes-Benz we constantly monitor our products to ensure the highest quality and safety. The tyre supplier Michelin notified Daimler Truck AG as part of a voluntary declaration that a circumferential crack in the tyre sidewall may occur on your vehicle with 355/50 R 22.5 Michelin X MULTI Z and X LINE ENERGY Z type truck tyres. Vehicles that have been equipped with potentially affected Michelin tyres should therefore be checked.

Defect

At Mercedes-Benz we constantly monitor our products to ensure the highest quality and safety. The tyre supplier Michelin notified Daimler Truck AG as part of a voluntary declaration that a circumferential crack in the tyre sidewall may occur on your vehicle with 355/50 R 22.5 Michelin X MULTI Z and X LINE ENERGY Z type truck tyres. Vehicles that have been equipped with potentially affected Michelin tyres should therefore be checked.

Remedy

As part of our planned recall campaign we will check the tires on potentially affected vehicles as a precautionary measure. Affected tires are then directly reported to Michelin and replaced.

Models

Actros 963

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Questions

Why are Daimler Actros 963 being recalled?

A tyre or wheel defect affects some Daimler Actros 963. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

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