The problem
Ud trucks north america (ud trucks) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems.
The risk
If the vehicle experiences an air leak in either the primary or the secondary system, the vehicle may experience a total loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized UD dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 12V252000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.