Mercedes-Benz Actos, Axor Recall R/2006/149: Vehicle Stability Control May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- CO75
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Actos, Axor vehicles. The intelligent stability control unit may not function correctly. The dealer will replace the intelligent stability control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The intelligent stability control unit may not function correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The intelligent stability control unit may not function correctly. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the intelligent stability control unit replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle stability control may malfunction.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the intelligent stability control unit.
Are You Affected?
Actos, Axor may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code CO75 or the DVSA reference R/2006/149. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actos, Actros Range, ArocsABS function may be inoperative | Urgent | R/2016/167 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2006/182 on 5 Dec 2006, for seat belt fastenings may not be secure. The one launched after it was R/2006/141 on 11 Dec 2006, for instrument cluster may not illuminate. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/149, launched 8 December 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.