Unimog: recalls by model and year

Name: Unimog recall campaigns
Creator: Recall Register
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for Unimog. The register has 1 model line of the make, model years 2003 to 2006. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 15 May 2019. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Model lines

1 model line, in the order of the number of complaints.

Unimog: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model line	Model years	Campaigns	Complaints	Complaints for each model year	Component with the most mentions
U500	4	4	0	0.0

This table compares the model lines of Unimog only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 4 of 4.

06V457000Received 30 Nov 2006. 80 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-486. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2007. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.
06V237000Received 3 Jul 2006. 54 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with automatic shift, air may leak into the clutch hydraulic system at the central release bearing seal preventing the clutch from opening completely and potentially preventing the transmission from shifting into neutral.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the clutch to open completely or the transmission to shift into neutral could make the vehicle difficulty to bring to a complete stop or cause the vehicle to roll forward while stopped increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the central release bearing and update the clutch actuation electronic control unit (ECU) software free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-478. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2006. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
04V537000Received 8 Nov 2004. 45 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle over-loading and tire under-inflation will result in vehicle rollover and injury to occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-434. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2004. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
03V163000Received 1 May 2003. 28 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain trucks do not comply with several federal standards: (1) the vehicle certification labels, part 567, "certification;" (2) tire labels, federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 120, "ire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;" (3) incomplete vehicle document, part 568, "vehicles manufactured in two or more stages;" (4) front side reflex reflectors, FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" (5) lighting functionality, part 393; (6) driver and passenger seat mounting bolts are not sufficient to ensure compliance with FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems;" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages;" and (7) seat belt latches on twin passenger seat do not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seating systems."
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Only two of these vehicles had been sold to consumers and both vehicles have been remedied. The remaining vehicles are at dealerships and will be repaired at those locations. No owner notification is necessary for this campaign.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-410. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 May 2003. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

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Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Unimog vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2006, with 2 campaigns.

Complaints about Unimog vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Unimog: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/unimog/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
Investigations that name the make: 0
Units in the campaigns: 207

Manufacturers in the recall file: FREIGHTLINER LLC.

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Unimog model lines are on the register?: One: the U500, with 4 recall campaigns and no complaint.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Unimog?: 207 units in 4 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.