Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V149000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 175 affected units, TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V149000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-04-15T00:00:00

Subject: Transverse control arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 175

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-576

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V149000

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