Mercedes Benz Unimog: Steering May Fail
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 2 Unimog vehicles because the steering knuckle arm can develop fatigue fractures under heavy front axle loads, potentially causing loss of steering control. The affected vehicles have front mounting plates or front-mounted implements. Mercedes Benz will replace the steering arm on recalled vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- It has been identified the steering knuckle arm fitted to vehicles with front mounting plates or front mounted implement can suffer fatigue fractures as a result of higher front axle loads. This can result in failure of the arm and the loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement to the steering arm.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-12-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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