Unimog U500 2003

Model U500 made in 2003 by Unimog got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and tires.

U500 year 2003

Recalls

Model 2003

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
03V163000	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION	from 11/01/2002 to 01/31/2003	V (Vehicle)	28	05/31/2003	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	05/01/2003	05/06/2003	567
Defect Summary	Certain trucks do not comply with several federal standards: (1) the vehicle certification labels, part 567,
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Only two of these vehicles had been sold to consumers and both vehicles have been remedied. the remaining vehicles are at dealerships and will be repaired at those locations. no owner notification is necessary for this campaign.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06V457000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 11/01/2003 to 09/30/2006	V (Vehicle)	80	03/28/2007	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	11/30/2006	11/30/2006
Defect Summary	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).
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-486.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
06V237000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 11/01/2003 to 09/30/2005	V (Vehicle)	54	08/24/2006	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	07/03/2006	07/03/2006
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-478.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TIRES
04V537000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 11/01/2002 to 09/30/2004	V (Vehicle)	45	12/03/2004	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	11/08/2004	11/08/2004
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with michelin 365/85 r20 tires, the tires may not be compatible with the maximum load and maximum speed ratings.
Consequence Summary	Vehicle over-loading and tire under-inflation will result in vehicle rollover and injury to occupant.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the tires with michelin 395/85 r20, and an updated gross axle weight ratings (gawr) certification label will be affixed to the vehicle. the recall began on december 3, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Freightliner recall no.fl-434.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration