There is a possibility of air leaks on the brake circuit. As part of an ongoing investigation and improvement process, there is a requirement to inspect the air piping connections on the hand brake...
Recalls
Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees has taken delivery of a new Citroen 12-seater wheelchair accessible minibus, from Essex-based minibus conversion specialist Stanford Coachworks.
Bus & Coach
The Department for Transport is to run independent tests to check research that suggests commercial vehicles operating on non-circumferential hubs are prematurely damaging industry-approved wheels.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Two electrically powered Optare Solo SRs are now being trialled on a route between Dorchester and the model village of Poundbury – the first to be powered by electricity.
Electric Vehicles
Michelin is helping truck, bus and coach fleets to get to grips with the new EC/1222/2009 regulation on tyre labelling, which comes into force from 1 November 2012 by launching a dedicated website.
Tyres & Retreads
Following a two-year trial, running a 7.5-tonne Zeroed electric truck, from Paneltex, in London, foodservice supplier Fresh Direct (UK) placed an order with Paneltex at this year's CV Show for two new...
Electric Vehicles
The upcoming introduction of Euro 6 engine emissions legislation is prompting a growing number of truck and bus engine manufacturers to unveil their solutions. Brian Tinham and John Challen...
Emissions Control
IRTE, the professional road transport engineering institution, appears to be going from strength to strength. At last month's revitalised CV Show, in Birmingham, headline news was not only that its...
Maintenance
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has negotiated a 10% discount on GreenRoad telematics systems for members, enabling them to improve safety and cut fuel consumption.
Telematics
Delphi Automotive revealed details of its 'breakthrough' common rail fuel system technology for heavy-duty diesel engines at last month's Vienna Motor Symposium (April 26-27).
Fuel Systems
DAF has already committed to next year's CV Show, in spite of being absent this year, evidently due to commitments at the near-coincident RAI commercial vehicle show in Amsterdam last week.
RigidsThe recoiling of the Hytrel pipes during fitment at production may cause the pipes to split at the pipe connection on the hand brake circuit (Circuit 3). Recall all affected vehicles for the...
Recalls