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2003 Unimog U500 recall: labels

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on May 1, 2003. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
May 1, 2003
owners notified
May 31, 2003

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Certain trucks do not comply with several federal standards: (1) the vehicle certification labels, part 567, "certification;" (2) tire labels, federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 120, "ire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;" (3) incomplete vehicle document, part 568, "vehicles manufactured in two or more stages;" (4) front side reflex reflectors, fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" (5) lighting functionality, part 393; (6) driver and passenger seat mounting bolts are not sufficient to ensure compliance with fmvss no. 207, "seating systems;" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages;" and (7) seat belt latches on twin passenger seat do not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seating systems."
Remedy
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.

Recall number 03V163000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V163000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Unimog U500 labels?

Yes. Recall 03V163000, reported on May 1, 2003, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V163000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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