Vehicle recall 06V457000 · November 30, 2006
2003-2006 Unimog U500
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V457000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 2006
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-486
- Owner notification
- March 28, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 80
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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