2011 UD UD1800 Recall

Campaign:: 11V177000 on 03/14/2011
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:: 07/21/2010 - 11/28/2010
Affected:: 358
Defect:: Ud trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 ud1800, ud2000, ud2300, ud2600, and ud3300 medium duty trucks manufactured from july 22, 2010 through november 29, 2010. the visual optical aiming headlamps and the low beam horizontal adjustment mechanism were not adequately secured to prevent adjustment after manufacture. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:: Improper adjustments to the headlamps or the low beam adjustment mechanism may result in headlamp lighting that does not fully illuminate the road surface or may inhibit the ability of motorists to see vehicles which can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will make sure all vehicles will have a prevention cap installed over the low beam horizontal headlamp adjustment mechanism to prevent adjustment. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 18, 2011. owner may contact ud trucks at 972-756-5500.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2011 UD UD1800 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: TSB-TL-28
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Ud trucks: information is being provided regarding the replacement/installation of an injector nozzle sleeve for the engine. no model or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-EN-44
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Ud trucks: procedure information regarding dpf assembly or replacement of dpf filter on certain model year truck engine, if diagnostics indicate signs of cracking, visual damage or presence of soot accumulation. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-CL-08
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Ud trucks: on the manual transmission exposed to outside weather, water enters the clutch housing and procedure is provided to correct situation. no model or model year listed. *pe
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