UD Engine Recall 17E058000 (1 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

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 17E058000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2008 UD UD1800	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2008 UD UD1800

Questions

Is the 17E058000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. UD Trucks's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 17E058000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 17E058000 announced?

UD Trucks reported it to NHTSA on October 3, 2017. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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