The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V149000·Announced 2010-04-15

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2002-2006 Unimog U500NA Trucks for Suspension Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 175 model year 2002-2006 Unimog U500NA trucks because a suspension weld may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the suspension system that could lead to loss of vehicle control, crash, and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 175 model year 2002-2006 Unimog U500NA Type 405.210 and 405.230 trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the front suspension where a weld connecting the transverse control arm eyes to the control arm tube may not meet specifications.

This defect could allow the control arm eye to separate from the tube without warning under severe driving conditions. Such separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, potentially resulting in a crash and personal injury.

Dealers will inspect the front and rear suspension transverse control arms and replace any improperly welded components free of charge. The safety recall began on June 2, 2010. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UNIMOG U500NA
Brand
UNIMOG
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • U500NA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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