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UNIMOG 405, UNIMOG 437 — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-07-03

Hazard: Injuries

Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG vehicles pose an injury risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-07-03
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Model identifiers	UGE-453, UHE-452, UHE-53, e12018/8580011109, e12018/8580008910, e12018/85800088*09
Category	Motor vehicles
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	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.
Recall number	SR/01938/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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