NHTSA Recall 13V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V053000; Date: Feb. 19, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 UD UD2600; 2012 UD UD2600; 2013 UD UD2600; 2011 UD UD3300; 2012 UD UD3300; 2013 UD UD3300
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Ud Trucks Corporation
Affected Units:: 296
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 2013
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