UD UD1800 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17E058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UD | UD1800 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-20 | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: UD Trucks Corporation
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
UD Trucks Corporation "UD" is recalling one Hino Motors engine, model J08EUJ, sold as a replacement engine for a 2008 UD1800 HD truck. This engine has wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
UD will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the stampings on the connecting rods, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact UD customer service at 1-336-291-5237.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
