Vehicle recall 04V537000 · November 8, 2004
2003-2004 Unimog U500
On certain trucks equipped with michelin 365/85 R20 tires, the tires may not be compatible with the maximum load and maximum speed ratings.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Vehicle over-loading and tire under-inflation will result in vehicle rollover and injury to occupant.
- Remedy
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V537000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-434
- Owner notification
- December 3, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Unimog U500 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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