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Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 10V149000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Unimog U500NA reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Unimog U500NA.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Unimog U500NA?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Unimog U500NA have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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