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2003-2005 Unimog U500 recall: clutch assembly

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on July 3, 2006. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54
reported
Jul 3, 2006
owners notified
Aug 24, 2006

Power train: clutch assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 06V237000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V237000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Unimog U500 clutch assembly?

Yes. Recall 06V237000, reported on July 3, 2006, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V237000?

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.

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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