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🧸 Product DE FR HR HU IE LU NO SE May 8, 2026

Mercedes-Benz — G-Klasse

Passenger car.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-Benz — G-Klasse
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The wheel bolts used do not meet the requirements and may detach, leading loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Austria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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📈 Timeline
5 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 22, 2026

What is this? A recall of some Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars. The wheel bolts may not be strong enough.

What's happening? The bolts could come loose while driving. This could make the car lose control and cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own a G-Class made in Austria, your car may be affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or doctor if you feel unsafe driving.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The wheel bolts used do not meet the requirements and may detach, leading loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Austria

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098731

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — G-Klasse. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The wheel bolts used do not meet the requirements and may detach, leading loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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