Mercedes Benz Unimog: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7 Unimog vehicles equipped with four-wheel steering because brake lines between the ABS solenoid valves and brake chambers may fail under extreme axle articulation, affecting braking efficiency. The vehicles will have the affected brake lines replaced. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG. Units affected: 7
- Reason
- On vehicles equipped with four wheel steering it is possible that if the vehicle is used where extreme axle articulation is experience the service brake lines between the ABS solenoid valves and brake chambers can suffer tensile stress and subsequently fail. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the affected brake lines.
- 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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