Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Automatic Shift, Air May Leak Into The Clutch Hydraulic System At The Central Release Bearing Seal Preventing The Clutch From Opening Completely And Potentially Preventing The Transmission From Shifting Into Neutral.
Make Of Vehicle
UNIMOG
Model Of Vehicle
U500
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V237000
Component Description
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Clutch To Open Completely Or The Transmission To Shift Into Neutral Could Make The Vehicle Difficulty To Bring To A Complete Stop Or Cause The Vehicle To Roll Forward While Stopped Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Central Release Bearing And Update The Clutch Actuation Electronic Control Unit (Ecu) Software Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 24, 2006. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20031101
End Of Manufacture
20050930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20060824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20060703
Make Campaign Number
FL-478