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NHTSA recall 10V149000

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Unimog U500NA

Reported Apr 15, 2010175 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-576Built Nov 19, 2002 – Jan 23, 2007

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy

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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Vehicles in this recall

Unimog U500NA
20022003200420052006

Notes

Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-576.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .