Mercedes-Benz — UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437
Lorry.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- 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.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about some Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks. A part in the steering may not be strong enough.
What's happening? The ball joints in the tie rods might break. This could make the steering fail and cause an accident.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Unimog 405 or Unimog 437, this could affect you.
What should I do? Stop driving the vehicle and ask a mechanic or Mercedes-Benz for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Germany
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