Germany
Mercedes‑Benz Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 lorries (product name on item: UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437; types UGE‑453, UHE‑452, UHE‑53; barcode 2605U46W07; batches 31.10.2025–18.12.2025) are affected. The ball joints installed in tie rods may not have fully undergone the prescribed hardening process, which can cause increased wear, reduced fatigue strength and possible fracture leading to loss of steering and a risk of accidents. Owners should comply with the voluntary manufacturer product recall from consumers.
What's being recalled
Lorry.
Country of origin: Germany.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/01938/26
Product name on the item: UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437
Type or model: UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53, e1*2018/858*00111*09, e1*2018/858*00089*10, e1*2018/858*00088*09
Barcode: 2605U46W07
Batch: 31.10.2025 - 18.12.2025
The 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.
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 to do
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Germany via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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