Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
UNIMOG
Model Of Vehicle
U500NA
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
10V149000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20021119
End Of Manufacture
20070123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
175
Date Owners Notified
20100602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20100415
Make Campaign Number
FL-576