Lorry Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

Case Number: SR/01938/26
Date of Entry into Force: 23/06/2026
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: Germany

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1. Recall Summary

Mercedes-Benz has initiated a recall for certain models of its Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 lorries. The recall is based on a non-compliance finding related to the manufacturing process of ball joints installed in the tie rods. The prescribed hardening process may not have been fully applied to these components, potentially leading to increased wear, reduced fatigue strength, and a risk of fatigue fracture. In the event of such a break, steering would no longer be possible, creating 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. The recall measure is being taken by the manufacturer and involves the recall of the product from end users.

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2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Lorry
– Brand: Mercedes-Benz
– Model Names: UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437
– Type/Model Numbers: UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53, e1*2018/858*00111*09, e1*2018/858*00089*10, e1*2018/858*00088*09
– Production Dates: 31.10.2025 – 18.12.2025
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: 2605U46W07

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3. Hazard Information

The ball joints installed in the tie rods of the affected Unimog 405 and Unimog 437 vehicles may not have fully undergone the prescribed hardening process. This manufacturing deviation can result in increased wear and reduced fatigue strength of the ball joints, potentially leading to a fatigue fracture. If a fatigue fracture occurs, steering would no longer be possible, which presents a risk of accidents. The risk type is classified as “Injuries” in the source data. 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.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own or operate an affected Unimog 405 or Unimog 437 vehicle should take the following action as specified in the recall notice:

– The manufacturer has initiated a recall of the product from end users.
– Owners should contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz truck service partner to have the recall remedy performed.
– The recall is effective as of 23/06/2026.

No further specific consumer instructions are provided in the source data beyond contacting a service partner.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The specific corrective action (e.g., inspection, replacement, or repair of the ball joints) is not detailed in the source data. Consumers should refer to the manufacturer’s recall service information for the exact remedy procedure.

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6. Contact Information

– Manufacturer Recall Website: https://serviceinfo.mercedes-benztrucks.com/
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099462
– Case Number: SR/01938/26
– Company Recall Code: 2605U46W07

No additional contact details (e.g., phone number, email, or physical address) are specified in the recall notice.

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