William Dalrymple

DSVA recalls

Renault Trucks D range (2020-2021 builds)

With an active EBS DTC EBS yellow tell-tale is displayed instead of EBS red tell-tale. Remedy: Update MID140 software. Number affected: 435. Manufacturer reference: M0139. Vehicle IDs:...

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Volvo bus B5TL(3) step B, B5LH(3) step B and B5LH(3) step C (2013-2016, 2013-2016 and 2016-2019)

The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met. Remedy: Update EMS software. Number affected: 499, 772 and 688....

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Citroen Relay (2021 builds)

The seat fastening to the anchor plate is not correct to specification. Remedy: Replace the swivel plates onto which the front seats are anchored. Number affected: 11. Manufacturer reference: HTV....

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Mercedes-Benz eVito (2020-2021 builds)

On certain vehicles the connection between the front axle suspension strut and the steering knuckle could loosen due to an insufficient preload force. Remedy: carry out replacement of the suspension...

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2021 builds)

On certain vehicles, no or not approved cable ties have been used for additional fastening of the main wiring harness on the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harness. Remedy: replace the...

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Mercedes-Benz Vito (2019-2021)

The gear recognition function in the transmission may not function as intended. Remedy: Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 2,889....

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Volvo Bus B8R (3) step C (SIC) and Corderite (2019 and 2017 builds, respectively)

The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met. Remedy: Update EMS software. Number affected: 12 and 2. Manufacturer...

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IVECO Daily (2018-2021)

Incorrect monitoring of the urea tank temperature and Insufficient protection of the engine dataset in case of tampering. Remedy: Update of the ECU through a new software and update of the calibration...

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Features

Wet kit servicing

Hydraulic circuits provide motive force for all manner of truck-mounted accessories, and they are generally well-behaved, provided they are cared for regularly, reports Toby Clark

Hydraulic systems
Features

UK road train?

After the successful conclusion of the longer semi-trailer trial earlier this year, thoughts have turned to the possibility of running even longer road-train configurations

Longer Semi-Trailers
Features

Roadside star

Daniel Johnson, a DAFAid technician at the Corby, Northamptonshire DAF dealer Ford & Slater, only got into heavy goods vehicles because of a chance conversation with a schoolmate, he tells Will...

Apprenticeships
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Apprentices: growing their own

Truck dealer group Motus Commercials has launched a formal internal training programme for mid-level managers, and another first-line management course for qualified apprentices, Will Dalrymple...

Apprenticeships