Vehicle recall 11V177000 · March 8, 2011
UD UD1800, UD2000 and 3 more models
The visual optical aiming headlamps and the low beam horizontal adjustment mechanism were not adequately secured to prevent adjustment after manufacture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V177000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2011
- Filed by
- UD TRUCKS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 358
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
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