Mercedes Benz Unimog recall: Battery line has not been routed correctly
- What's wrong
- The battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the protective sheath may occur. There is also a possibility that all…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary correct the routing of the battery supply line for the engine electrical system.
What’s wrong
The battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the protective sheath may occur. There is also a possibility that all electrics could be lost the engine could stop and fire could start.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary correct the routing of the battery supply line for the engine electrical system.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unimog | 12 Dec 2015 | 23 Feb 2017 | 4 |
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 7 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.