Unimog · Canada · Crit
Unimog U500: Suspension
Affects Unimog U500 · 2002–2006 — about 27 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the front and/or rear suspension transverse control arm may contain an out of specification weld. Under severe driving conditions this control arm may fail causing a separation of the control arm from the suspension and result in a loss of vehicle control. The loss of the vehicle control may result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replaced affected transverse control arms.
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