Mercedes Benz Unimog: Air Drier Housing May Detach
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz Unimog vehicles (51 units affected) are being recalled because the muffler on the air drier can freeze in cold conditions, blocking the vent line and causing pressure to build beyond safe levels. This pressure buildup can cause the top of the air drier housing to detach from the vehicle. While drivers may hear noise when this occurs and the brakes should still function, the brake system could potentially be compromised. The fix involves repositioning the air drier muffler.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG. Units affected: 51
- Reason
- It is possible due to its location that the muffler on the air drier may freeze and icing may occur. This can cause a blockage of the vent line; this in turn will cause the pressure in the air drier to rise beyond its venting pressure of 18.5 bar to in excess of 40 bar. This can result the top section of the air drier cartridge housing becoming detached. The driver should be aware of the issue due to the noise emitted and the brake system will still operate allow you to stop the vehicle safely. However the brake system could still be compromised. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle and...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-01-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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