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Mercedes-Benz Unimog Recalls

8 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz Unimog (0–2023).

8

Active recalls

0

Resolved recalls

8

Total recalls

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REC-006477active

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Unimog UHE and FGA

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.

Heavy Vehicle

13 Nov 2025

REC-003889active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

The hydrostatic control unit may fail, switching the transmission from hydrostatic to manual transmission mode.

Heavy Vehicle

6 Aug 2019

REC-000996active

2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

Damage may occur in the electrical frame wiring harness along the right longitudinal frame member.

Heavy Vehicle

11 June 2019

REC-003827active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

In affected vehicles the electrical lines of the jump-start socket may have been connected incorrectly. When a further vehicle is connected for the purpose of starting assistance, an incorrect jump start socket may result in a short circuit and the electrical lines and jump-start socket may be overloaded.

Heavy Vehicle

19 Mar 2018

REC-000987active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

The wall thickness of the seat mounting bracket on the affected vehicles is insufficient and a mechanical failure of the mounting bracket may occur.

Light Vehicle

18 Oct 2016

REC-003709active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

The main cabin power supply cable connections may not have been tensioned correctly during production.

Heavy Vehicle

30 May 2016

REC-003599active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

The compressed air system vent valve may become blocked. A blocked vent valve will result in a pressure increase in the air dryer which may result in the top of the air dryer detaching.

Light Vehicle

19 Jan 2015

REC-003544active

0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG

In extremely cold conditions, the compressed air system air dryer breather may ice up and become blocked. A blocked breather will result in a pressure increase in the air dryer, which may result in the top of the air dryer detaching

Light Vehicle

7 Feb 2014