Mercedes Benz Unimog: Directional Control May Be Affected
Mercedes Benz Unimog Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 286 Unimog vehicles because some front and rear control arms may have incomplete welds at connection points, which could cause the welds to break under stress. This defect could affect the vehicle's directional control. The manufacturer will inspect the control arms and replace any that don't meet standards.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG. Units affected: 286
- Reason
- It has been identified that on some vehicles the weld seams of the transverse control arms for the front and rear axles may be faulty at the transition between the bushing and the tube. Inasmuch as there may be only spot welds present instead of a continuous weld seam. In this condition the transverse control arms cannot fully absorb the forces which might occur which can lead to the weld breaking. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject control arms checked for weld completeness. The arms will be changed if found to be non compliant.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-03-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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