2005 Unimog U500na problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm 2010-04-15 · campaign 10V149000 · 175 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-10-27 · 14CSA23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Fuel System, Diesel 2016-03-28 · 16TS7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment 2014-10-31 · 14TL8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14tl8 torcup? non-impacting torque tool.
Electrical System:wiring 2014-10-24 · 14CSA22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-10-23 · 14TL9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:mechanical 2014-10-15 · 14TL7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.