Mercedes Benz Unimog: Electrical Ststems And Lights May Fail
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 27 Unimog vehicles because power supply cables for the cab electrical system may not be properly fastened at a connection point on the firewall. If a cable becomes loose or detaches completely, it can cause dashboard warning messages or a total failure of the vehicle's electronics and lights. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted to have the cable fastening inspected and corrected if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG. Units affected: 27
- Reason
- The power supply lines for the cab electrical system may not be fastened correctly at the electrical connecting point mounted on the cab firewall and as a result may be loose. A loose cable can cause implausible displays and fault messages and a complete detachment from the connecting point can lead to a complete failure of the vehicle electronics including the lights. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fastening for the power supply at the electrical connecting point and if necessary correct the fastening and connections.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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