2003 Unimog U500na | 2006 Unimog U500na | 2002 Unimog U500na | 2004 Unimog U500na | 2005 Unimog U500na — Suspension: front: control arm
Published April 15, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V149000, published April 15, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2003 Unimog U500na | 2006 Unimog U500na | 2002 Unimog U500na | 2004 Unimog U500na | 2005 Unimog U500na — Suspension: front: control arm.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UNIMOG
- Model
- U500NA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2003 UNIMOG U500NA | 2006 UNIMOG U500NA | 2002 UNIMOG U500NA | 2004 UNIMOG U500NA | 2005 UNIMOG U500NA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Unimog U500na | 2006 Unimog U500na | 2002 Unimog U500na | 2004 Unimog U500na | 2005 Unimog U500na — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V149000 on April 15, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UNIMOG. Model: U500NA.