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IRTE Conference 2016

The IRTE Conference 2016 will be held at Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire on 28th September 2016.

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DSVA recalls

Volvo FH/FM

Nuts securing the draglink(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification during production. There is a risk that a drag link could detach and steering control would be lost. On affected...

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Scania Goodyear Marathon 385/65T22.5 LHD 11+ fitted to Scania Trucks

The tyre tread may detach and adversely affect vehicle control. Separated tread could also adversely affect other road users. Recall the vehicles likely to have tyres from affected batches. All tyres...

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Features

People news for December 2014

Bob Lowden is the new managing director of Iveco UK, following three years heading up the firm's operations in South Africa. Lowden has significant experience both of the UK market and within Iveco,...

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MAN TGA, TGS, TGX, TGM and X

During manufacturer of the manually operated parking brake valve, some drillings were formed incorrectly.This may lead to cracks forming, loss of air and the parking brake applying while the vehicle...

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MAN TGS, TGX and Starliner and Tourliner buses with engine type D20/ D26

The flange for the oil pressure line on the low-pressure turbocharger may leak. If disregarded, there is a risk of fire. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and check the batch number of the flange...

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Mercedes-Benz Econic 957

Under UK operations, the hazard warning switch can fail prematurely due to repeated use. This could result in an electrical overload and possible localised fire. Recall all affected vehicles to...

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Features

People news for November 2014

Former parliamentary under-secretary of state for transport Steven Norris has been appointed independent non-executive director with Optare. He becomes deputy chairman with immediate effect,...

People
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Mercedes-Benz Bus

On affected vehicles, the emergency door control may still be operable above lock-out speed.This will allow the passenger door to be opened whilst the vehicle is travelling. Check valve type and, if...

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Mercedes-Benz Citan

Due to a fitment error on a few vehicles, it is possible that the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. As a result, under hard acceleration or...

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Mercedes-Benz bus

On affected vehicles, the bonding securing the service panel under the driver's side window may fail and the panel may detach. Bond new reinforcement frames to existing panel/framework. Vehicle ID: ...

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Mercedes-Benz Arocs

On affected vehicles the harness to the power distributor may chafe against a support bracket, in extreme cases, causing a short. This can cause erroneous warning lamp illumination,or functional...

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