U400
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0344/16 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: UNIMOG 405/12, UNIMOG 405/21Approval number: K728, K798 |
| Published | 25 March 2016 |
Risk Description
null 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.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lorry/towing vehicle (vehicles with 2-way conversion and MITAS tyres 275/90 R22.5 SRT)