Vehicle recallDVSA
Daimler eACTROS 983 and eEconic recalled over a steering defect
The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
eACTROS 983
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 21/12/2022 – 31/01/2024
- 25/05/2023 – 25/03/2024
- 13/09/2023 – 02/10/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- SRL250116 - EL-LEHEPU
eEconic
- Build dates
- 16/12/2022 – 22/03/2024
- 21/12/2022 – 31/01/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- SRL250116 - EL-LEHEPU
What to do now
The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/017). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.
Defect
The electrohydraulic power steering pumps (EHPS) may fail on eActros 983 and eEconic 956 model vehicles. Due to insufficient anti-corrosion protection at the electrical connections and production tolerances the electrohydraulic power steering pumps may fail. If both electrohydraulic power steering pumps at the front axle fail the steering forces suddenly and significantly increase as soon as the second electrohydraulic power steering pump fails.
Remedy
Replace the electrohydraulic power steering pumps with optimized electrohydraulic power steering pumps as a precautionary measure on the potentially affected vehicles.
Models
eACTROS 983, eEconic
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Daimler eACTROS 983 and eEconic being recalled?
The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to 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?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.