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Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd. G 580 — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-05-22

Mercedes-Benz G 580 wheel bolts are unsuitable for vehicle weight/torque

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-22
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	G 580
Units affected	226
Defect	Due to deviations in the development process, wheel bolts suitable for the increased vehicle weight and higher torque load of electric vehicle models may not have been applied. Consequently, the wheel bolts may not be able to withstand the heavy weight and high torque specific to electric vehicles, potentially loosening during driving and causing the wheels to become loose. This can lead to decreased driving stability and an increased risk of collision, necessitating a recall.
Component	Other running gear components
Remedy	Wheel bolt replacement
Recall number	K6165
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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