2012 UD UD2600 Recall

Campaign:: 13V053000 on 02/18/2013
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Affected:: 296
Defect:: Ud trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ud2600 and ud3300 trucks equipped with allison 3000rds automatic transmissions. the oil cooler hose clamp retaining rings may fail.
Consequence:: If the retaining ring fails, the oil cooler hose may leak, leaving a large deposit on the roadway, which may present a hazard to other vehicles. if any of the oil sprays onto hot engine components, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:: Ud trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hoses free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact ud trucks at 1-800-832-5929.
Notes:: 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.

2012 UD UD2600 TSB

Bulletin:: SB-258-034
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Ud trucks: to reduce the hydrocarbon and the engine soot build up, an engine hardware and software has been updated and introduced. models 2011-2013 ud1800, 2000, 2300, 2600, 3300. *pe updated 3/26/13. *pe