Recall 12V-252: 2008–2010 UD UD3300

UD TRUCKS CORPORATION recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jun 4, 2012, covering about 261 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-252
Report date
Jun 4, 2012
Vehicles affected
261
Owners notified
Jul 12, 2012

The problem

Ud trucks north america (Ud trucks) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, â“air brake systems.┠modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems.

The risk

If the vehicle experiences an air leak in either the primary or the secondary system, the vehicle may experience a total loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâ’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerUD TRUCKS CORPORATION
ComponentService Brakes, Air
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V252000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
UD UD33002008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-252?

Ud trucks north america (Ud trucks) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, â“air brake systems.┠modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems.

How is recall 12V-252 fixed?

Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.