Mercedes-Benz — Unimog
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire, Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- An incorrectly placed battery cable can cause a short circuit and then lead to the failure of the vehicle electrics and cause a fire.
- Origin
- Germany
What is this? This is about a problem with some Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks. A wire for the battery may be in the wrong place.
What's happening? The wrong wire can cause a short circuit. This could damage the truck’s electrics and start a fire.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these trucks in Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, or Sweden, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Take your truck to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: An incorrectly placed battery cable can cause a short circuit and then lead to the failure of the vehicle electrics and cause a fire. · Origin: Germany
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