# Mercedes-Benz truck safety and compliance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-benz-truck-safety-and-compliance > Updated: 2026-07-30T10:34:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Daimler Truck announced a worldwide recall of more than 131,000 Mercedes‑Benz trucks, including the Actros, Arocs and electric E‑Actros models, after a battery‑chip seal defect was found that could let moisture cause corrosion and fire. The recall, affecting over 27,000 units in Germany alone, required dealers to disconnect the chip during service; no injuries had been reported. The following day, Dutch police stopped an electric Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 in Waddinxveen and cited the driver for 25 tachograph violations, including repeated failure to take the mandatory 45‑hour weekly rest. The investigation also raised questions about the transport company's compliance with social‑security regulations. The incident highlighted the growing regulatory challenges as electric heavy‑vehicles become more common in European freight. Together, the two events illustrate the dual focus on technical safety and operational compliance for Mercedes‑Benz trucks as the industry expands its electric fleet. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Mercedes‑Benz eActros electric truck driver cited for multiple tachograph violations in the Netherlands Dutch police fined a Mercedes‑Benz eActros electric truck driver for 25 tachograph violations, including missing weekly rest, prompting an investigation of the transport firm. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesbenz-eactros-electric-truck-driver-cited-for-multiple-tachograph-violations-in-the-netherlan ### 2026-07-29: Daimler Truck recalls 131,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks over fire risk Daimler Truck is recalling over 131,000 Mercedes‑Benz Actros, Arocs and E‑Actros trucks worldwide due to a poorly sealed battery chip that could cause fires; about 27,000 are in Germany and no injuries have yet 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daimler-truck-recalls-131000-mercedes-benz-trucks-over-fire-risk --- Cite as: Mercedes-Benz truck safety and compliance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-benz-truck-safety-and-compliance