Vehicle recall 10V149000 · April 15, 2010
2002-2006 Unimog U500NA
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-576.OWNERS may 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
- 10V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2010
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-576
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 175
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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