Unimog · Canada · Mod
Unimog U500: Powertrain
Affects Unimog U500 · 2003–2005 — about 10 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, air may leak into the clutch hydraulic system causing difficulty in selecting neutral and the potential to move while stopped. Correction: Dealers will replace the release bearing assembly, reprogram the clutch actuation Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software and check the routing of the hydraulic lines.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational