NHTSA Recall 03V163000: Labels (equipment) and 2 other components
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2003 Unimog U500.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V163000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-410 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | May 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V163000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Unimog U500 | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.