U400 · Injuries
Product: Lorry/towing vehicle · Mercedes-Benz · Type: UNIMOG 405/12, UNIMOG 405/21Approval number: K728, K798
Category: Motor vehicles · Germany
Hazard: In the concerned vehicles, preliminary damage can be caused to the tyres through intensive use. Consequently an abrupt loss of air or even a blowout caused by the tyre heating up after long transportation drives on motorway/express roads and at high speeds cannot be excluded. An abrupt loss of air or a tyre blowout could impair the road behaviour of the vehicle and its driving stability.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown