recall information
Recall number
REC-006477
Campaign number
3190379
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Unimog
Variants
Unimog UHE and FGA
Year range
2022 - 2023
Affected units
31
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering gear’s bearing bushing may become detached from the steering assembly. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control whilst driving.
What are the hazards?
A sudden loss of steering control whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Daimler Truck asking them to book an appointment with their authorised dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
DAIMLER TRUCK AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Daimler Truck Australia
Contact phone
1800 033 557
Contact email
DT_Campaigns@daimlertruck.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
