Recall 10V149000: 2002–2006 Unimog U500NA

Report received

Apr 15, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

175vehicles

Model years

2002–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 unimog u500na type 405.210 and 405.230 trucks. A weld connecting the transverse control arm eyes to the control arm tube may not be to specification, potentially allowing the eye to separate from the tube without warning under severe driving conditions.

Possible consequence

Unexpected separation of the transverse control arm eyes from the control arm tube may cause a loss of vehicle control potentially resulting in a crash and personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front and rear suspension transverse control arms and improper welded transverse control arms will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Unimog U500NA0 complaints
• 2003 Unimog U500NA0 complaints
• 2004 Unimog U500NA0 complaints
• 2005 Unimog U500NA0 complaints
• 2006 Unimog U500NA1 complaints