EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01938/26
Summary
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. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437 · UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53, e1*2018/858*00111*09, e1*2018/858*00089*10, e1*2018/858*00088*09
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry.
- Production dates: 31.10.2025 - 18.12.2025
- Recall information: https://serviceinfo.mercedes-benztrucks.com/
What is the risk?
- 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. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/06/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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