Recall 17E058000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
20171003
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UD | UD1800 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.