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2003 Unimog U500: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 Unimog U500. The newest campaign is 06V457000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Nov 2006. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 06V457000, 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.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 207 units in total.

  1. 06V457000Received . 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: .

  2. 06V237000Received . 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: .

  3. 04V537000Received . 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: .

  4. 03V163000Received . 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: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20034
  2. 20043
  3. 20052
  4. 20061

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 Unimog U500: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/unimog/u500/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
FREIGHTLINER LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Unimog U500?
207 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Unimog U500 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Unimog U500, model years 2003 to 2006. 4 of them name the 2003 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Unimog U500 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.