Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With The Eas Transmission Option, A Programming Logic Error In The Transmission Automatic Shift System May Prevent The Vehicle’S Clutch From Disengaging When The Vehicle Is Operated In Working Group Or Crawler Gear Range (Low-Low Range).
Make Of Vehicle
UNIMOG
Model Of Vehicle
U500
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V457000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
The Brake System Is Not Capable Of Overcoming The Engine Torque Transmitted To The Wheel Ends When The Vehicle Is Operated In Working Group Or Crawler Gear Range. If The Clutch Fails To Disengage The Engine Must Be Shut-Down In Order To Bring The Vehicle To A Stop Potentially Resulting In A Vehicle Crash Or Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Automatic Shift System To Provide Reduced Engine Torque When The Brakes Are Applied While The Vehicle Is Operated In Working Group Or Crawler Gear Range. The Gear Shift Electronic Control Unit Will Be Replaced And Two Relays Will Be Added. The Recall Began On March 28, 2007. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20031101
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20070328
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20061130
Make Campaign Number
FL-486