Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 30 Jun 2026
SR/01938/26
Mercedes-Benz lorry recalled over injury risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Mercedes-Benz lorry) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Lorry.
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 31.10.2025 - 18.12.2025
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01938/26
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