Daimler Truck Unimog recall: It cannot be guaranteed that a tie down eye will not become mechanically overloaded when tightening a tensioning strap/chain
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It is possible that qualitatively defective tie-down eyes may have been installed on the body platform of these vehicles
- What to do
- Contact a Daimler Truck dealer to book the free repair. Replace the tie-down eyes on the potentially affected vehicles
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It is possible that qualitatively defective tie-down eyes may have been installed on the body platform of these vehicles
The fix
Replace the tie-down eyes on the potentially affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unimog | 1 Feb 2019 | 28 May 2019 | 5 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 April 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.