Unimog 405, Unimog 437
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 vehicles sold in Germany because the ball joints in the tie rods may not have been properly hardened during manufacturing. This can cause the joints to wear faster and potentially break due to fatigue. If a tie rod ball joint fails, the vehicle's steering would stop working, creating a risk of accidents.
- Recalling firm
- Mercedes-Benz
- Product
- Lorry. UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437
- Reason
- The ball joints installed in tie rods of Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 vehicles may not have fully undergone the prescribed hardening process. This can result in increased wear and reduced fatigue strength up, with a possible fatigue fracture. In the event of such a break, steering would no longer be possible and there would be a risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
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