Recall
Ud Ud1800 — 17E058000
NHTSA ID
17E058000
Make
Ud
Model
Ud1800
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2017-10-03
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
1
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.