Mercedes Benz Unimog recall: Tyres may fail during ‘road-railer’ use
- What's wrong
- On certain models with road-railer conversion it is possible that in combination with the tyres MITAS 275/90 R22.5 SRT preliminary damage to the tyres may occur due to intensive rail usage. As a result the road properties of the affected tyres may be restricted to…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. The recall has two elements: 1. the maximum speed of the vehicle will be temporarily restricted by means of a variable parameter to 65km/h and 2. the tyre inflation pressure…
What’s wrong
On certain models with road-railer conversion it is possible that in combination with the tyres MITAS 275/90 R22.5 SRT preliminary damage to the tyres may occur due to intensive rail usage. As a result the road properties of the affected tyres may be restricted to the extent that a sudden loss of air or bursting due to heating up of the tyre during lengthy transport on the road and at high speeds cannot be ruled out. This would constitute or increase a risk of accident.
The fix
The recall has two elements: 1. the maximum speed of the vehicle will be temporarily restricted by means of a variable parameter to 65km/h and 2. the tyre inflation pressure adapted as per sheet inserted in the operator�s Manual for the vehicle as a remedial action.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unimog | 10 Nov 2011 | 5 Dec 2015 | 10 |
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 28 April 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.