Lorry – Mercedes-Benz “UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437”

Serious risk Injuries

Product

Lorry

Brand

Mercedes-Benz (612 alerts)

Name

UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437

Type / model

• UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53
• e1*2018/858*00111*09, e1*2018/858*00089*10, e1*2018/858*00088*09

(official alert record)

Type / model as notified

UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53, e1*2018/858*00111*09, e1*2018/858*00089*10, e1*2018/858*00088*09

Batch numbers

31.10.2025 - 18.12.2025 (official alert record)

Barcodes listed

2605U46W07 (official alert record)

Description

Lorry.

Production dates

31.10.2025 - 18.12.2025

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

• Recall of the product from end users · by the manufacturer · from 23 Jun 2026

Company recall code

2605U46W07

Recall page

https://serviceinfo.mercedes-benztrucks.com/

Notifying country

Germany

Country of origin

Germany

Alert type

Professional

Photos

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