Mercedes-Benz – Lorry
Name: UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437
Category: 10
Date: 2026-07-03
Product Category: Motor vehicles
Risk Type: Injuries
Danger: 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: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/06/2026
Description: Lorry.
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: Germany
Alert Type: Professional
Alert Level: Serious risk
